State of Utah
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
JOEL FERRY
Commissioner
Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
JAMIE BARNES
State Forester/Director
Fire Restriction Order (Stage 1)
Reason for fire restrictions
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in Northern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the county commissionof the affected county, has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires. Therefore, pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester:
1.No open fires are allowed except in the following cases:a.In approved fire rings or grills at developed campgrounds or day-use area onpublic lands that have pressurized running water system; ORb.In permanently constructed fire pits at private residences that have pressurizedwater system.
2.Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer or building, a developed recreationsite or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation.
3.Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devicesincluding exploding targets.
4.Cutting, welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.
5.Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion enginewithout an approved and working spark arrestor.
The following persons are exempted from the above prohibitions:
1.Persons with a permit or waiver issued by the Division, specifically authorizing aspecified act at a specific location. A waiver does not relieve the permittee of liability ifa fire does occur.
2.Any on-duty firefighter in the performance of an official duty.
Affected geographic area description
Area Description: The unincorporated state and private areas of Rich County. This order does not affect private lands within incorporated towns or city limits.
Penalties and enforcement details
Any of the above acts is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. These restrictions will be enforced by county law enforcement.
Effective Date: 12:01 a.m., 19 day of June, 2026
1594 West North Temple, Suite 3520, PO Box 145703, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5703
telephone (801) 538-5418 • www.forestry.utah.gov
