Be Aware Of Utah Fire, Fireworks Restrictions
Fire and fireworks restrictions are
going into effect in much of southern Utah, as officials try to
prevent wildfires.
Zion National Park issued this
news release on the subject. Below are highlights:
The following acts
will be prohibited in Zion National Park until further notice
starting Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 12:01 a.m.
- Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire or charcoal fire in Watchman and South Campgrounds, all picnic areas, or permanently improved places of habitation. Stoves fueled by petroleum, liquid Propane Gas (LPG) are allowed. Wood and charcoal fires are allowed at Lava Point Campground.
- Smoking on all trails. Smoking is allowed within an enclosed vehicle, a developed recreation site or designated smoking area.
- Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices, is prohibited at all times on all federal public lands.
BLM West Desert District Implements
Fire Restrictions
BLM issued this news release concerning
implementation of fire restrictions beginning June 20, 2014, on
BLM-managed lands in Tooele, Utah, Salt Lake, Rich and Box Elder
Counties.
The West Desert
District fire prevention order prohibits using steel-core,
steel-jacketed, tracer or incendiary ammunition; sky lanterns or
balloons and similar devices; and operating off-highway vehicles
without spark arrestors. A key provision of this order also extends
to possession of fireworks and exploding targets, which should be
left at home when visiting public lands. The fire restriction on
steel ammunition will be in effect through Sept. 30, 2014. All other
fire restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded.
Other Areas
The United Fire Authority has
this information on fireworks and open burning restrictions
throughout Utah. Check it to learn about restrictions where you will
be traveling.
As we approach the July 4th holiday,
fireworks will be restricted or prohibited in many areas where
wildfire danger is high.
Wildfires are now burning in several
spots around Utah. At this writing they are not impacting major
highways or recreational areas, but that could change at any time.
Watch this blog and check locally to discover conditions when you
plan to travel.
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