Provo limiting areas of fireworks use

PROVO — Provo is enforcing fireworks restrictions for the month of July.

It is illegal to discharge fireworks in the following areas:

• All areas within Provo city limits east of the following boundary:

— South city limit on south State Street north to Slate Canyon Drive, north to 300 South, west to 900 East, north to Timpview Drive, north to Foothill Drive, west to Canyon Road, north to University Avenue, then north to the north city limit.

• All areas of Provo within 20 feet of combustible weeds, grasses, trees, shrubs, fences, or structures.

• Provo parks — unless otherwise designated.

Designated areas where fireworks are approved include:

• Sertoma Park

• Exchange Park

• Fort Utah Park

• Footprinter's Park

City officials said the firework restriction will be aggressively enforced. They also say the restriction will not affect the sale of fireworks.