STATE OF UTAH
SPENCER J. COX - Governor
DEIDRE M. HENDERSON - Lieutenant Governor State of Utah
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
JOEL FERRY - Commissioner Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
JAMIE BARNES -State Forester/Director

Fire Restriction Order (Stage 1) Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in Northern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the county commissionof the affected county, 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pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester:
1.No open fires are allowed except in the following cases:a.In approved fire rings or grills at developed campgrounds or day-use area onpublic lands that have pressurized running water system; ORb.In permanently constructed fire pits at private residences that have pressurizedwater system.2.Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer or building, a developed recreationsite 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 devicesincluding exploding targets.4.Cutting, welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.5.Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion enginewithout an approved and working spark arrestor.
The following persons are exempted from the above prohibitions:1.Persons with a permit or waiver issued by the Division, specifically authorizing aspecified act at a specific location. A waiver does not relieve the permittee of liability ifa fire does occur.2.Any on-duty firefighter in the performance of an official duty.
Area Description: The unincorporated state and private areas of Cache County. 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. These restrictions will be enforced by county law enforcement. Effective Date: 12:01 a.m., 19 day of June, 2026
Brett Ostler, State Fire Management Officer
Jamie Barnes, State Forester
ORDER # BRCLO2621
Brett Ostler (Jun 17, 2026 19:00:46 MDT) State Fire Management Officer
Jamie Barnes (Jun 17, 2026 20:02:07 MDT) State Forester