Mountains and fields formerly green from spring rain are becoming dry and yellow as summer heat sets in. To prevent forest and rangeland fires, the Utah Department of Natural Resources announced a Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order will take effect July 1.
The order limits open fires, smoking, discharging fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices and other activities that could cause sparks within the applicable area.
The restriction order states any of the listed acts is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
These restrictions will be enforced by county law enforcement.
The full list of restricted activities can be found at https://ffsl.utah.gov/ under current fire conditions.
The order applies to all unincorporated private and all state lands within Box Elder, Cache, Rich and Weber Counties.
It does not apply to private lands within incorporated city limits or federal land, which set their own restrictions.
Cache County and individual cities have set their own restrictions in anticipation of fireworks displays for Independence Day and Pioneer Day celebrations.
According to the Cache County Fire District, fireworks may be lit in unrestricted areas from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 2-5 and July 22-25 and until midnight on July 4 and 24.
County Fire Warden Dallin Bodrero said this year there is a lot of concern for fires starting.
“There’s lots of grass and it’s been very dry and very hot. Those three things combined are dangerous,” said Bodrero.
According to Cache County’s website, people often forget these “deceptively simple objects” explode, throwing unburned powder, hot sparks and embers through the air at high velocities and often create temperatures hotter than 1,200 degrees.
Bodrero said if you see anyone lighting fireworks in restricted areas to call 911 and report it.
Caden Hickman has been selling fireworks in Logan for five years.
He said he loves helping people put together beautiful firework shows from the fountains, kids novelty fireworks and aerial fireworks he sells.
Hickman said if people are careful, there isn’t a lot of danger.
“If you’re an idiot, there’s some risk of starting fires, but if you follow the restrictions and are cautious, it shouldn’t be an issue.”
The firework safety guide on Cache County’s website outlines good practices for setting off fireworks.
Hickman’s stand will be open from June 28-July 5, and again around Pioneer Day.
His stand is set up in front of the Big Deal Outlet at 400 N Main Street.
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