Jetfire, I totally agree. It IS a tragedy and one that was easily preventable. Thank you for your words!
http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-fire-illegal-fireworks-display-sets-home-ablaze-20110703,0,4930100.story

The thing that bothers me is that we live in a community where people follow the rules they CHOOSE to abide by. If someone thinks a rule or covenant is dumb, they act like it doesn't exist.

Enforcing the Daybreak Covenant of "no fireworks" in such a large community cannot be done by the HOA alone. We need to be vigilant in protecting our own property and lives as well as our neighbors. Unfortunately, because it's not a South Jordan City ban, they cannot do anything to stop "legal" fireworks because it's not against the City rules.

If you see something, REPORT it!

In addition, keep in mind what you read on THIS website, whether posted by the owner or someone else, is not necessarily true.

Daybreakdaily had posted on the front page yesterday: "As you celebrate the 4th of July this weekend spending time with friends and family having BBQ's, block parties, and enjoying fireworks (yes in Daybreak!). Please take a few minutes to remember those who gave their lives serving our country to give us the freedoms we all are enjoying and celebrating this weekend."

Today, it was changed to "(legal fireworks)!

Fireworks of ANY kind are not allowed in Daybreak. The main reason is the open space with dry grass this time of year and homes in close proximity of each other. You can take your fireworks to any other location to enjoy with family and friends.

Everyone who purchased a home had to agree to the covenants before the purchase was complete. Whether you read them or not, the rule stands and will be enforced.

I enjoy fireworks as much as the next guy but choose to abide by the rules and enjoy them outside of our community. It is a great time of year to celebrate our heritage and birth of our wonderful nation. Please, do it safely!!