05/19/2026
Per Wayne County Fire District Chief, Steve Lutz:
On May 18, 2026, The Wayne County Commission voted to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions.
As of May 19th, open fires of any kind are prohibited in addition to the following activities:
• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire including charcoal grills, pellet grills, or ash producing fuels.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer, or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from any vegetation.
• Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets.
• Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.
• Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor.
• The only open fires allowed within Wayne County, at this time, are propane stoves (or firepits) that can be turned off at a valve or switch.
The restricted area includes all mountains, canyons, parks, and campgrounds throughout Wayne County. The County Fire Warden may grant exceptions for burns that directly affect someone’s ability to make a living.
A fire allowed under an exception will require increased resources to contain the fire. This likely will include having a fire crew standing by, at the permittee’s expense.
Violations of this Fire Restriction Order are a Class C Misdemeanor in violation of UTAH CODE SECTION 64A-8-211.
Questions regarding these fire restrictions may be directed to the Wayne County Fire Officials at (801) 376-2027 or (435) 588-5570.
