"To me, I don't think one size fits all. I am recommending we stay status quo and keep a vigil," said McArthur. "July 24th is a celebration, and we've allowed fireworks in the past. Legal fireworks are not a hazard in our community."

In Iron County, Cedar City Mayor Gerald Sherratt is recommending a slightly tougher warning to the public about fireworks, said the city's fire chief, Paul Irons.

"We're going to try and put a heavier spin on it," said Irons, adding the mayor will address the issue during a City Council meeting this week. "We'd like nothing better than to ban them (fireworks), but this close to the 24th, there's no way to get that information out to the public."

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Contributing: Elizabeth Stuart, Jared Page, Doug Smeath, Joe Dougherty, Leigh Dethman, Genelle Pugmire

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