BLM Utah Fire Restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, high fire danger conditions, and the increased use of public lands. The BLM asks the public to use their Fire Sense to help prevent human-caused wildfires. 

Utah BLM districts are separated as follows. For specific state and district fire restriction information, see the drop-down options below this map. 

Fire Restrictions & Prevention Orders

Statewide Fire Prevention Orders

BLM Fire Prevention Order UT914-25-001

Prohibited Acts from June 18, 2025 until rescinded:

1. The use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.
2. The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.

Canyon Country

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Prohibited under Fire Prevention Order UT-CYD-2026-01.

1. All open fires of any kind.
2. Smoking except within a vehicle or enclosed area.
3. Grinding, cutting, and welding of metal.
4. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order per Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.

 

Prohibited Year-Round:

1. The non-commercial use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.
2. The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.

Color Country

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Fire Prevention Order UT-020-26-06: Due to public safety concerns and to facilitate suppression efforts for the Cottonwood Fire, the following BLM lands administered by the Richfield Field Office are closed to public entry:

All BLM-managed lands located west of Highway 89 between Bullion Canyon Road, Marysvale, UT and the southern Piute County border.

Map of effected area.

 

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Prohibited under Fire Prevention Order UT-020-2026-04.

1. All open fires of any kind.
2. Smoking except within a vehicle or enclosed area.
3. Grinding, cutting, and welding of metal.
4. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order per Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.

 

Prohibited Year-Round:

1. The non-commercial use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.
2. The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.

Green River

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Prohibited under Fire Prevention Order UT-GRD-2026-01.

1. All open fires of any kind.
2. Smoking except within a vehicle or enclosed area.
3. Grinding, cutting, and welding of metal.
4. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order per Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.

 

Prohibited Year-Round:

1. The non-commercial use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.
2. The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.

Paria River

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Prohibited under Fire Prevention Order UT-020-2026-05.

1. All open fires of any kind.
2. Smoking except within a vehicle or enclosed area.
3. Grinding, cutting, and welding of metal.
4. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order per Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.

 

Prohibited Year-Round:

1. The non-commercial use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.
2. The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.

West Desert

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Prohibited under Fire Prevention Order UTW002-2026-05.

1. All open fires of any kind.
2. Smoking except within a vehicle or enclosed area.
3. Grinding, cutting and welding of metal.
4. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order per Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.

 

[EFFECTIVE JUNE 12, 2026 UNTIL RESCINDED]

Prohibited under Fire Prevention Order UTW002-2026-02.

1. Use of any ammunition containing a steel component projectile.
2. Use of any steel component target.
3. Use of any sky lanterns, Chinese lanterns, fire balloons, acetylene balloons, or similar device.
4. Use of any Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) that is not equipped with a properly installed and maintained spark arrestor. Spark arresters shall meet the 80 percent efficiency level standard when determined by the appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practices J335 and J350. Refer to Title 43 CFR § 8343.1.

 

Prohibited Year-Round:

1. The non-commercial use/discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.
2. The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.