FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER: Effective June 6, 2026, for all state land and unincorporated areas of Summit County.
Due to risk of wildfire in the Northeast area of Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the Summit County Council has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires.
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Section 65A-8-212 and 15A-5-202.5, the following acts (also known as “Stage 1 Fire Restrictions”) are prohibited until rescinded by the Utah State Forester: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.
from https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=462