Live fire restrictions & Red Flag Warnings · National Weather Service
🔴 Red Flag Warning
Critical fire weather — extreme danger, high winds, low humidity. Burning is typically banned statewide and by county.
🟠 Fire Weather Watch
Dangerous conditions developing within 24–72 hrs. Monitor for upgrade to Red Flag Warning and imminent restrictions.
⚠️ County bans may differ
Utah county burn bans and USFS Stage 1–3 restrictions are separate — always confirm with your local fire authority.
Checking Utah fire-weather alerts…
The NWS map above shows fire-weather alerts — for the legally binding burn ban status, go directly to the official Utah source:
Utah Fire Info (FFSL)Active fire restrictionsOpen official source ↗Also check your county government website — a county burn ban can be in effect even when Utah has no statewide restriction.
🚫 Prohibited
✓ Usually Still Allowed
Always confirm with the issuing agency — specific orders vary.
County burn bans in Utah are issued separately from state-level restrictions — a county can be under a burn ban even when the rest of the state is not. County commissioners, the county fire marshal, or the county judge typically issue these orders, and they are not reflected in NWS alerts shown on the map above.
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) publishes active fire restrictions and burn permit requirements at ffsl.utah.gov, with a real-time interactive map of all active county and state restrictions at utah-fire-info-utahdnr.hub.arcgis.com/pages/active-fire-restrictions (Utah Fire Info hub). Utah's statewide closed fire season runs June 1 through October 31, during which burn permits are required for all open burning on state and private unincorporated lands.
Utah County Burn Bans — Utah Division of Forestry Fire & State LandsView county map ↗Federal land managers use a tiered system that escalates as fire danger increases. Stage restrictions apply only to the land they are issued for — your county may have a separate burn ban on private land.
Open burning prohibited. Campfires may still be allowed in designated fire rings at developed campgrounds. Portable gas and pressurized-liquid stoves are typically allowed in cleared areas.
All open fires prohibited — including campfires in developed campgrounds. Gas stoves may be allowed in cleared areas. Chainsaw use and motorized off-road vehicles restricted.
Maximum restriction before full closure. All fires may be prohibited. Motorized vehicle use off designated roads, shooting, and spark-producing tools are typically banned.
State or county-level complete ban on all open burning — campfires, burn barrels, brush and agricultural burning. Gas and propane grills for cooking are usually still allowed.
Area is fully closed — no public access or fire-related activity of any kind is permitted.
Typically equivalent to Stage 1. Open burning prohibited; campfires in developed campgrounds may still be allowed. Common on BLM land in NV, OR, and ID.
Agency-specific restriction with unique terms. Always read the specific order from the issuing land management office — scope varies significantly.
Oregon ODF Industrial Fire Precaution Level — applies to industrial operations (logging, equipment) on ODF-protected state and private forestland. IFPL I is the lowest level; IFPL IV is the most restrictive. Separate from USFS campfire restrictions.
Restriction scope and exact prohibitions vary by agency and order. Always confirm with the issuing land management office or visit the official source linked above.
Utah FFSL burn permits are free and required during closed fire season (June 1 – October 31) for any open burning on private or state unincorporated land. Permits can be obtained instantly online via a mobile-friendly Survey123 form at ffsl.utah.gov/wildland-fire/burn-permits/ or through the FFSL Burn Permit Application on ArcGIS. Notification to the local 911 dispatch non-emergency line is always required before burning. County Fire Wardens administer local permit conditions; contact details are available through FFSL regional offices.
Get Utah burning permit ↗Or call the Utah forestry hotline: 801-538-5418
Utah's closed fire season officially runs June 1 through October 31, with peak danger typically spanning July through September when the state is hottest and driest. Southern Utah counties (Washington, Kane, Garfield, Grand) see fire danger arrive earlier — often by May — due to lower elevations and desert-adapted pinyon-juniper and sagebrush fuels. Above-average 2026 fire activity was forecast statewide due to a warm, dry winter with well-below-normal snowpack.
Statewide or regional burn bans and open-burning suspensions on state and private land.
County-wide burn bans — the level that most often affects homeowners and is easy to miss.
Stage 1–3 fire restrictions and closures on national forests, parks, and other federal land.
Municipal open-burning rules, fireworks bans, and local red-flag restrictions.
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The live map and status strip above show active Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches from the National Weather Service for Utah. For the legally binding answer, check the official Utah source: Utah Fire Info (FFSL) at https://utahfireinfo.gov/. Also confirm with your county — a county burn ban can be in effect even when no statewide restriction exists.
During an active burn ban, Utah prohibits: Stage 1: Campfires and open fires outside of approved campgrounds (developed recreation sites with fire structures) and residential homesites with running water; Stage 1: Fireworks and pyrotechnic devices outside city limits and on public lands; Stage 1: Shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition; Stage 1: Metalworking (cutting, grinding, welding) in areas with dry vegetation; Stage 1: Operating motorcycles, chainsaws, ATVs, or small internal combustion engines without a functioning spark arrestor; Stage 2: All campfires including charcoal briquettes and pellet grills, even at private homes and in developed campgrounds; Stage 2: All fireworks, tracer ammunition, and pyrotechnic devices including exploding targets. Typically still allowed: Portable gas or liquid-fueled camp stoves with a shutoff valve, used in an area with at least 3-foot diameter cleared of flammable vegetation (both stages); Campfires within Forest Service-provided fire structures in designated Developed Recreation Sites (Stage 1 only); Smoking inside personal vehicles, enclosed buildings, and developed recreation sites; Equipment with approved, functioning spark arrestors (Stage 1 only). Always verify the specific order with Utah Fire Info (FFSL) — prohibited activities can vary by jurisdiction and restriction level.
Gas and propane grills used for cooking on private residential property are typically allowed during a Utah burn ban. Charcoal grills may be permitted in calm conditions but check the specific order. Wood-fired grills, outdoor fire pits, and campfires are usually prohibited. Always verify with Utah Fire Info (FFSL) before lighting anything.
Multiple authorities can issue burn bans in Utah independently: Utah Fire Info (FFSL) for statewide or regional orders; County Fire Warden (appointed under Utah state law; County Commission may also issue orders) for county-wide bans that affect most homeowners; federal land managers (U.S. Forest Service, BLM, NPS) for Stage 1–3 restrictions on federal land; and cities or local fire districts for additional local rules. A county burn ban can be active even with no statewide restriction — always check both.
Burn bans in Utah have no fixed duration — they are issued when fire danger is high and lifted when conditions improve, which can happen overnight or persist for weeks during drought. Red Flag Warnings from the NWS typically last 24–48 hours. State and county burn bans are lifted separately. Check the issuing agency daily during dry, windy conditions.
Utah's closed fire season officially runs June 1 through October 31, with peak danger typically spanning July through September when the state is hottest and driest. Southern Utah counties (Washington, Kane, Garfield, Grand) see fire danger arrive earlier — often by May — due to lower elevations and desert-adapted pinyon-juniper and sagebrush fuels. Above-average 2026 fire activity was forecast statewide due to a warm, dry winter with well-below-normal snowpack.
Utah FFSL burn permits are free and required during closed fire season (June 1 – October 31) for any open burning on private or state unincorporated land. Permits can be obtained instantly online via a mobile-friendly Survey123 form at ffsl.utah.gov/wildland-fire/burn-permits/ or through the FFSL Burn Permit Application on ArcGIS. Notification to the local 911 dispatch non-emergency line is always required before burning. County Fire Wardens administer local permit conditions; contact details are available through FFSL regional offices.
Violating a Utah burn ban can result in: Violating Stage 2 fire restrictions (Utah Code § 65A-8-211): Class B misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail and/or up to $1,000 fine; Burning without required permit (Utah Code): misdemeanor — up to $1,000 fine and up to 6 months jail; Failure to tend a fire at all times or failure to notify local fire dispatch: Class B misdemeanor; Failure to ensure fire is completely cold before leaving: Class B misdemeanor; Liable for full fire suppression costs if fire escapes due to negligence.
Sign up for free FireRisk.ai fire alerts below — we'll notify you when the NWS issues a Red Flag Warning for your area of Utah. For county burn ban alerts, register with your county emergency management system (Nixle, Everbridge, or your county's sign-up page). Monitor Utah Fire Info (FFSL) at https://utahfireinfo.gov/ for statewide orders.
FireRisk.ai aggregates live fire-weather alerts from the National Weather Service and links to official Utah agency sources. Burn ban status changes daily — always confirm with the official source and your county before any outdoor burning. This page is for awareness only and is not an official or legal notice. For fire emergencies call 911.
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