Boulder Town officials announced a town-wide fire ban is currently in effect through October 31, 2026, as local and federal agencies maintain strict prohibitions on fireworks and open flames to mitigate wildfire risks.
Specific Town Ban Details
According to a public notice published by Boulder Town on June 24, 2026, the town-wide restrictions apply specifically to the use of fireworks, open fires, and outdoor smoking. These mandates were established under Boulder Town Code Section 130.01 and Resolution No. 2026-16, which became effective on April 15, 2026.
Prohibited Activities and Fire Rules
The town's restrictions prohibit the discharge or use of fireworks, pyrenic devices, and tracer ammunition. Regarding open fires, the town code allows for their use only within permanent, improved fire pits that are lined with metal or stone. Any other open fires require prior approval from the Town Council and must be supervised by the Fire Department. Additionally, outdoor smoking is prohibited unless it occurs on a surface that has been cleared of all flammable material and vegetation.
Regional and Federal Restrictions
In addition to municipal mandates, regional restrictions are currently active across several jurisdictions. As of June 12, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District (East) has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all federal lands in the area.
Stage 1 Restriction Details
These Stage 1 restrictions, which also apply to the US Forest Service's Dixie National Forest and certain unincorporated private and state lands in Garfield County effective June 5, 2026, prohibit various activities. Under the BLM and regional orders, there are no open fires allowed except within established public facilities at improved picnic areas or campgrounds, or within permanently constructed fire pits at private residences where running $\text{running}$ water is available.
Additional Prohibited Outdoor Activities
The Stage 1 restrictions also include prohibitions on smoking, except when inside a building, a trailer, an enclosed vehicle, or a developed recreation site, or when stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation. The orders further ban the use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, and exploding targets.
Other prohibited activities under Stage 1 include metal cutting, welding, or grinding in areas containing dry vegetation. Furthermore, the use of small internal combustion engines—such as chainsaws, ATVs, or motorcycles—is prohibited unless the equipment is equipped with a working and approved spark arrestor.
The town notice cautioned that while these definitions are generalized via Utah Fire Info, exact permissions and prohibitions may differ between various agencies and orders. Residents and visitors are urged to review current mandates and consult relevant authorities for specific enforcement protocols.
For updated information on active fire restrictions, the town directs individuals to the Utah Active Fire Restrictions website and the Utah Fireworks Restricted Areas & Fire Restriction Orders portal.
