Fireworks Not Allowed at Bonneville Salt Flats for July 24
WENDOVER, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District reminds the public that fireworks are not authorized on the Bonneville Salt Flats or surrounding BLM-managed lands on July 24.
Under Fire Prevention Order No. UTW002-2026-02, the West Desert District includes a single, narrow exemption allowing the public to use "Class C common state approved" fireworks on July 4 only. “Class C common state approved” fireworks are fireworks purchased at a retail store in the State of Utah for use by a consumer in Utah. No similar exemption exists for July 24 or any other date.
BLM Utah reminds the public to leave their fireworks at home if visiting BLM-managed lands, including the Bonneville Salt Flats Recreation Area, over the July 24 weekend. Please report any fireworks activity to local law enforcement or BLM officials.
Violating the fire prevention order can result in civil or criminal penalties, including fines of up to $100,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, and liability for any fire suppression and damage costs.
To see all fire prevention orders for the West Desert District and the BLM-managed lands in Utah, go www.blm.gov/utah/fire, or www.UtahFireIngo.gov.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.