Utah mayor faces threats after allowing limited Fourth of July fireworks
Mayor Marie Dougherty says she received threats, harassment and online abuse after allowing limited consumer fireworks in Clinton despite statewide wildfire concerns.
As Utah communities once again weigh fireworks restrictions because of elevated wildfire danger, one mayor says her decision to allow limited consumer fireworks over the July Fourth holiday resulted in an unexpected wave of threats and online abuse, underscoring the growing tension surrounding public safety decisions during fire season, The Salt Lake Tribune reported.