** Fire Restriction Update **

As of June 28, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for all of Summit County, and have expanded to include all state and unincorporated lands across Utah. Currently, there are no restrictions for the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. You can find the full release at

https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Stage-1-Fire-Restrictions-in-place-for-a-429

Here are some of the restriction details in the release:

Pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212 and 15A-5-202.5, the following acts (also known as “Stage 1 Fire Restrictions”) are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester:

*No open fires of any kind except within established public Facilities in improved campgrounds, picnic areas -OR- in permanently constructed fire pits at private homes where running water is present.

*Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation.

*Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices including exploding targets.

*Cutting, welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.

*Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor.

Any of the above acts is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. These restrictions will be enforced by county law enforcement.