I couldn’t be happier that Utah’s governor has banned the
use of consumer fireworks for the next week or so. We already live in a desert,
and this year it’s hotter, dryer and windier than it’s ever been. Large chunks
of the state are already burning, and our firefighters are already stretched
thin. It’s a stupid time to play with explosives. I know at least a few
of my neighbors will disregard the ban. They already treat most laws as helpful
suggestions really meant for other people. But I suspect most of the people in
my neighborhood will take this seriously, which should give my home a fighting
chance of still being here by the end of July. Just in case I’m wrong, it’s a
good time to prepare for possible evacuation. No one asked me, but I believe the only
appropriate firework holidays are New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year, and Utah’s
Statehood Day: January 4.
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