The Bureau of Land Management has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information regarding the burning of a historic cabin in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area. The incident occurred near Behind the Reef Road and involved a structure that was part of a documented historic uranium mining site.
The BLM became aware of the damage on May 16, 2025.
Investigation and potential charges
The incident is currently under investigation. According to the Bureau of Land Management, those responsible for the fire could face charges related to the destruction of government property, damaging historic objects on federal lands, and the destruction of historic property on public lands.
Importance of protecting historic resources
The BLM stated that Utah's historic and cultural resources are part of the state's public lands history and expressed appreciation for assistance in protecting them.
How to report information
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact BLM Criminal Investigator Jason Bulkley at (435) 680-3713 or via email at jbulkley@blm.gov.
