United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
West Desert District Office
491 John Glenn Rd.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
https://www.blm.gov
June 16, 2026
FIRE PREVENTION ORDER: UTW002-2026-04
Extended Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Order Purpose and Timing
Purpose: This order is implemented to protect human life and public lands, along with the resources and improvements thereon through the prevention of wildfires. The West Desert District hereby initiates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to mitigate these risks.
Effective Date: This order is effective beginning June 19, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. and shall remain in effect until rescinded by the West Desert District Manager.
Legal Authority and Jurisdiction
Authority and Scope: Pursuant to Department of Interior Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations § 9212.1 (h), the following acts are prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management administered areas, lands, roads, waterways, and trails, within the State of Utah under the jurisdiction of the West Desert District – Salt Lake Field Office in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, and Weber Counties
Prohibited Acts:
List of Prohibited Activities
Building or maintaining any open fire or campfires using solid fuels or any ash-producing fuel.
Smoking except within a vehicle or enclosed area.
Grinding, cutting and welding of metal.
Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order per Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.
Incorporation of Previous Orders
Integration of Prior Orders: This order incorporates and supplements the prohibited acts set forth in Fire Prevention Order Number UT-914-25-001
The use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters and binary explosives.
The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.
Definitions:
Legal Definitions for Fireworks and Explosives
Fireworks include, but are not limited to, any device which produces noise, smoke, showers of sparks, or movement by combustion or explosive materials. These explosives are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 173. This definition includes all classes of fireworks.
Binary explosives include, but are not limited to, pre-packaged products consisting of two separate components, usually an oxidizer like ammonium nitrate and a fuel such as aluminum or another metal. These binary explosives are defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in 27 CFR 555.
Permissible Acts:
Allowed Activities Under Restrictions
Use of devices fueled by pressurized liquid or gas with a shut-off valve are approved in all locations if there is at least three feet in diameter that is barren with no flammable vegetation.
Use of campfires only in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits located in agency developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
Exemptions:
All exemptions to this prevention order are obtained through local permits issued by the authorized officer for activities that will not conflict with the purpose of the order (Title 43 CFR § 9212.3).
Any federal, state, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Penalties:
Anyone in violation of this Fire Prevention Order may be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution under any applicable law or BLM regulation. A violation of this Order may be classified as a Class A Misdemeanor Offense under 43 USC 1733(a) FLPMA, 18 USC 3559, and 18 USC 3571 Sentence of Fine – Sentencing Reform Act, Oct. 12, 1984. Pursuant to 18 USC 3571, if the violation does not result in death, anyone who violates this order may be fined not more than $100,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than 12 months. Restitution for total fire suppression and damage costs incurred will be borne by the responsible party.
Contact: For any inquiries or concerns regarding this Fire Prevention Order, please reach out to, West Desert District – Salt Lake Field Office, at (801) 320-8300.
Signed by:
Randy Peterson
West Desert District Manager
Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
