High fire danger has prompted fire restrictions for eastern Utah. As of Friday, June 26th, all State, BLM, and National Park Service lands in Uintah, Duchesne and Daggett County are placed under restrictions. Dinosaur National Monument is also included. The restriction orders include no campfires except in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits provided in developed campgrounds and picnic areas and no smoking except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site, or area that is paved, barren or cleared to mineral soil. Additionally, metal cutting, welding and grinding activities in areas of dry vegetation as well as the discharge of any fireworks, ammunition or exploding targets are prohibited on BLM and State/Private Unincorporated lands. Those restrictions do not apply to Ashley National Forest Service. The restrictions will remain in place until the fire hazard subsides. Maps and more specific information about the fire restrictions can be found on www.utahfireinfo.gov.
