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Summit County Fire Restrictions and Danger Level Updates

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Summit County fire restrictions and danger levels have undergone recent changes. While statewide restrictions were lifted in early September, local district rules remain in effect for certain areas.

Key takeaways

  • Statewide Level 1 and Level 2 fire restrictions were lifted on September 4.
  • Park City Fire District and North Summit Fire Service District maintain active Level 1 restrictions.
  • Open fires in those districts are limited to approved, permanent fire pits.
  • Summit County fire danger level reached extreme levels in late June.

Statewide Level 1 and Level 2 fire restrictions were lifted as of September 4, according to a notice on the Summit County Alert Center website. However, local fire district rules remain active in several areas.

Level 1 restrictions remain active within the boundaries of the Park City Fire District and the North Summit Fire Service District. Under these rules, open fires are permitted only in approved, permanent fire pits, while cutting, welding, and grinding are strictly regulated.

In a previous update from June 24, 2026, Summit County's fire danger level was reported to have increased to extreme, with all state and unincorporated lands in the county under a Stage 1 Fire Restriction.

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