Ogden, UT – The Ogden City Fire Department reminded residents that a citywide ban on personal fireworks remained in effect as firefighters increased patrols across the city during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the department, crews conducted enhanced patrols throughout Ogden, with additional attention focused on the foothill and east bench neighborhoods because of extremely dry conditions and an elevated wildfire risk. To help reduce fire hazards, parking lots at Beus Pond, 29th Street and 9th Street were closed after dark on Friday and Saturday during the holiday weekend. Officials also noted that the 22nd Street trail…
