Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are currently in place for all unincorporated and state lands within Summit County, Utah. The order became effective on June 26, 2026.
The State Forester, after consulting with the Director of State Parks, determined these measures were necessary to prevent forest and rangeland fire ignitions due to current and forecasted weather conditions combined with extremely dry vegetation.
Under the order, which is pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212, several activities are prohibited in the affected areas until rescinded by the Utah State Forester. Prohibited acts include building, maintaining, attending, or using campfires or stove fires, including charcoal grills, barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves, and tent stoves at homes and in developed camping and picnic grounds.
Smoking is also restricted except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer, or building, at a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation. Additionally, the use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets, is prohibited.
Other restrictions include prohibitions on cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas with dry vegetation, as well as operating motorcycles, ATVs, chainsaws, or other small internal combustion engines without an approved and working spark arrestor.
The restrictions apply to all unincorporated state and private lands in Summit County but do not affect private lands located within incorporated city or town limits.
Exemptions are available for devices using gas, pressurized liquid, or pellets, such as stoves, grills, or lanterns, provided they include shut-off valves and are used at least three feet away from flammable materials like pine needles or grasses. Other exemptions include on-duty firefighters performing official duties and individuals holding a permit or waiver issued by the Division.
Violating these restrictions is a violation of state law and can be punished by fines of up to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail. County law enforcement will be responsible for enforcing the order.
