(from Summit County Alert Center)
FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER: Effective June 26, 2026, for all state land and unincorporated areas of Summit County
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in Summit County, Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the Director of State Parks, has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires.
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pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester:
Building, maintaining, attending or using , campfire, or stove fire. This includes
charcoal grills and barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves and tent stoves and includes use at homes and in developed camping and picnic grounds.
*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.
Area Description: All unincorporated state and private lands in Summit County, Utah.
All of this order does not affect private lands within incorporated towns or city limits.
The following persons are exempted from the above prohibitions:
- Devices using pellets, pressurized liquid or gas (stoves, grills or lanterns) that include shut-off valves when used in an area at least three feet or more from flammable material such as grasses or pine needles.
- Persons with a permit or waiver issued by the Division, specifically authorizing a specified act at a specific location. A waiver does not relieve the permittee of liability if a fire does occur.
- Any on-duty firefighter in the performance of an official duty.
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.
6/24/26 – Summit County’s Fire Danger Level has increased to Extreme. All state and unincorporated lands in Summit County are under a Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Text SCFIRE to 91896 for updates on fire outlook, Red Flag Warnings, fire conditions & more.
6/19/2026 — Summit County’s Fire Danger Level increased to HIGH. All state and unincorporated lands in Summit County are under a Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Text SCFIRE to 91896 for updates on fire outlook, Red Flag Warnings, fire conditions & more.
6/12/26 — Summit County’s Fire Danger Level increased to Moderate. All state and unincorporated lands in Summit County are under a Stage 1 Fire Restriction. Text SCFIRE to 91896 for updates on fire outlook, Red Flag Warnings, fire conditions & more.
6/6/26 – 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