FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 16, 2025
Contact: Kayli Guild | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands | 385.377.0336 |
kayliguild@utah.gov
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect for Western Utah
Due to increased moisture across eastern Utah, the statewide Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order
#UTCLO2504 for state and private unincorporated lands was rescinded this morning at 12:01
a.m. However, western Utah will remain under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to recent
critical fire weather and the lack of significant precipitation in those areas.
Recent Red Flag Warnings and continued dry fuel conditions mean that fire danger is still
elevated, with ignition potential remaining moderate to high in lower elevations and across
western Utah. Fire officials have determined that proactive measures are still necessary to
reduce wildfire risk.
Areas Where Stage 1 Restrictions Remain in Effect:
● Central Area
● Southwest Area
● Wasatch Front Area
● Bear River Area
● BLM West Desert District
● BLM Color Country District
● BLM Paria River District
Areas Where Stage 1 Restrictions Are Rescinded:
● Northeast Area: Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, Summit, and Wasatch counties. However,
the unincorporated areas of Park City Fire District in Summit County will remain in
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
● Northwest Area: Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties
● BLM-managed lands in Eastern Utah: Green River District and Canyon Country
District
Stage 1 Restrictions Prohibit:
● Open fires except in established campgrounds or permanent fire pits at private homes
with running water
● Smoking except inside a vehicle, building, or developed recreation site
● Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in dry vegetation
● Use of internal combustion engines without an approved spark arrestor
● Fireworks, tracer ammunition, exploding targets, and pyrotechnics
These restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded by the Utah State Forester or BLM Utah.
Area fire managers will continue to meet weekly to evaluate conditions and determine when
criteria are met to rescind restrictions.
“Even though we’ve seen some improvement in fire danger across the state, conditions remain
dry enough in these areas that a single spark could still start a wildfire,” said Jamie Barnes,
Utah State Forester. “We appreciate the public’s continued vigilance in helping protect lives,
property, and Utah’s natural resources.”
Stay Informed:
Check out UtahFireInfo.gov for fire restriction maps and agency-specific orders, or visit
managing agency websites.
Prevention & Safety Resources: UtahFireSense.org
Wildfire Updates: Follow @UtahWildfire on social media
National Fire Info: nifc.gov
Stay safe and help protect Utah’s public lands from human-caused wildfire.
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