Fire Restrictions Imposed In Southern Utah
In southern Utah conditions are dry
this year and wildfire danger is high. People traveling and engaging
in recreational activities are encouraged to use care and obey fire
regulations.
At this writing, three significant
wildfires are burning in Utah. They are not interfering with travel
or recreation in major tourism locations but may at times cause
closures in some specific areas. These fires are listed below:
- Lackey Fan Fire - 3 mile northwest of the community of La Sal, southeast of Moab.
- Dark Canyon Fire - Just south of Gooseberry Guard Station, on the edge of Dark Canyon Wilderness Area. If you hope to hike/backpack in the Dark Canyon area, contact BLM to find current conditions.
- Rock Creek Wildfire - In the Book Cliffs, about 15 miles east of East Carbon City.
Officials have now imposed fire
restrictions throughout southern Utah, and similar restrictions will
probably be imposed soon in northern Utah. Basically, open fires are
prohibited everywhere except in approved fire pits in developed
campgrounds. Smoking is prohibited except in vehicles, buildings and
developed recreational areas that offer areas cleared of brush.
All kinds of fireworks, tracer
ammunition and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited in developed
campgrounds and backcountry areas.
Many communities will probably ban
fireworks from foothill areas.
This new article has details
about fire restrictions.
Watch the Utah
Fire Info website for details about active fires, and for tips
and safety rules.
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