Trail Mountain Fire. Photo courtesy of the Emery County Sheriff’s Office.
Forest Service Press Release
Due to continued drier, hotter weather, the Manti-La Sal National Forest will begin implementing fire restrictions on the Ferron-Price and Sanpete Ranger Districts Monday, July 9. Fire restrictions are currently in place on the Moab-Monticello District of the Forest. All restrictions will continue until Nov. 1, 2018 or until rescinded.
The fire restrictions on the Ferron-Price and Sanpete Ranger Districts prohibits igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a fire structure that is provided by the Forest Service within a designated area such as a campground.
People may use a stove or grill that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels.
Smoking outside of an enclosed vehicle or building is also prohibited by the restrictions, unless the smoker is stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is clear of all flammable materials.
Fireworks are always banned, every day, on every National Forest.
These restrictions apply to the entire Ferron-Price and Sanpete Districts. To see the order and a map go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mantilasal/alerts-notices/?aid=47496
The Moab-Monticello District in Southeastern Utah has prohibited fires including charcoal and briquettes throughout the district. This includes campfires within campgrounds, smoking, using explosives; blasting, welding, or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open flame. To see the order go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd583570.pdf
The BLM, National Park Service, and the State of Utah have also enacted restrictions on campfires and fireworks. Everyone is encouraged to use caution and common sense when using fire outdoors.