FIRE RESTRICTIONS - Some Utah counties have now been moved under fire restrictions as state officials brace for what could potentially be a rough summer of wildfires.
At a briefing before the Utah State Legislature's interim natural resources committee on Wednesday, the head of Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands said so far this year, they have recorded 195 wildfires and more than 1,000 acres have burned. That's actually an improvement over this same time last year."The fuels are dry, it’s really hot," said Jamie Barnes, the agency's executive director.
Grand and San Juan counties are currently under"Stage 2" restrictions which includes everything in Stage 1 — but also prohibits fires even in designated areas. Across Utah, cities and counties are rolling out fireworks restrictions ahead of the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day holidays. "Everyone always wants to say they’re not going to be the person that starts a wildfire and that’s not reality," she said."So please, use your fire sense when you’re out there recreating."
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