Stage 1 Fire Restrictions went into effect across Utah on June 28, 2025, following extreme fire danger and ongoing dry conditions. While the restrictions officially apply to all unincorporated areas, officials in South Jordan are strongly encouraging residents in cities to follow these measures as well.
Recent data shows that 32 fires were reported along the Wasatch Front in a single week. These incidents, combined with record-high temperatures and low fuel moisture, have placed the community at serious risk.
The Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include several specific prohibitions to mitigate risk. Open fires are prohibited except in approved public facilities or code-compliant home fire pits that have running water nearby. Additionally, the use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, and explosive targets is restricted.
Other prohibited activities include smoking near dry vegetation, as well as welding, grinding, or metal cutting in dry areas. Use of off-road vehicles or small engines is also restricted unless they are equipped with a spark arrestor.
Regarding fireworks, although some displays are legally permitted on specific dates, residents are urged to avoid home displays and attend professional shows instead. For those discharging fireworks during the permitted windows of July 2-5 and July 22-25, several safety rules apply.
Individuals must ensure they are in a legal area away from trees, brush, and dry grass, and must always have a hose or water bucket nearby. Spent fireworks should be fully soaked with water before disposal, and bricks or cinder blocks should be used to prevent cake fireworks from tipping over. Furthermore, children under the age of 16 are not permitted to handle or operate aerial fireworks.
Specific areas have been designated as prohibited for fireworks use. This includes locations within 200 feet of Bingham Creek, all canals, waterways, City property, and City and County parks. Fireworks are also banned anywhere near the Jordan River Parkway and west of the Mountain View Corridor.
