State of Utah initiates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Starting on June 28 the state of Utah will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all state and unincorporated private lands, as well as on BLM and NPS-managed lands, and the Dixie, Fishlake, and Manti-La Sal National Forests.

• No open fires are allowed except in established facili­ties at campgrounds or day-use areas on public lands, or in fire pits at private homes with pressurized running water.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Check UtahFireInfo.gov for updates or visit the websites of relevant land management agencies for specific orders.