** 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the following acts (also known as “Stage 1 Fire Restrictions”) are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester: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.

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry conditions in northeastern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the Summit County Commission, has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires. Fire danger is extreme; therefore, pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester:

This includes discharging or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices
including exploding targets.

PLEASE keep our mountain safe!

Summit County has moved to HIGH fire danger levels. Remember, roughly 70% of fires in Utah are human-caused. Please practice fire sense.

Please review these orders from the Governor’s Office. Make sure all of your family members, guests and contractors understand the high risk we are currently facing.

The Utah State Forester has ordered a ban on discharging or using any fireworks for all unincorporated areas of Summit County, starting now through the end of November.

In a statement issued earlier today, State Forester Brian Cottam said he came to the decision, in consultation with county officials, due to the current and forecasted conditions, combined with extremely dry vegetation in northeastern Utah.

The order does not affect private lands within incorporated towns or city limits. An exemption applies if a person has a Display Operator license from the state fire marshal and a local permit required where the display takes place.

Violations of the order are punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Cited from KPCW on 7/20/20