Utah wildfire risk & fireworks limits: With extreme dryness and hot, unstable weather, Utah officials issued a statewide temporary fireworks restriction that lets local governments designate limited areas through July 5, as the state’s drought remains severe and fire conditions “unlike anything” in recent memory. Southeastern Utah’s Babylon Fire: The Babylon Fire in San Juan County hit 87,554 acres and stayed at 0% containment, with 730 personnel assigned and crews focusing on protecting homes, ranches, trailheads, and historic sites while hot weekend temperatures could push flare-ups. Utah clean energy milestone: Emery County’s Green River Energy Center began feeding Utah’s grid, bringing nearly 1 million solar panels and 484 Tesla Megapacks online as a major solar-plus-storage project aimed at boosting reliability during peak demand. Colorado wildfire spillover: Across the border, the Aspen Acres fire forced evacuations and destroyed 160+ structures as it expanded rapidly with zero containment, underscoring how the West’s fire season is straining resources. Space weather surprise: A stronger-than-expected G3 solar storm sparked auroras visible as far south as Utah, adding a rare, smoke-free spectacle to the holiday weekend.