A Fire Restriction Order has been issued for all unincorporated private and all state lands within Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett Counties, effective Wednesday, July 22nd. The Fire Restriction Order states the following: “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in northeastern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the county commission of each of the affected counties, has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires…The following acts are prohibited: 1. Setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fires of any kind, except within the facilities designated for them in improved campgrounds, picnic areas or home sites where running water is present. 2. 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. 3. Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices including exploding targets. 4. Cutting, welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation. 5. Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor…This order does not affect private lands within incorporated towns or city limits. 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 dollars. These restrictions will be enforced by county law enforcement.” To view the complete Order, visit utahfireinfo.gov/fire-
