Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry conditions in Southwest Utah, the Brian Head Public Safety Director, in consultation with the State Forester and other local officials, has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of town, forest and rangeland fires.  Therefore, pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 53-7-104, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Brian Head Public Safety Director. Brian Head, Utah – June 30, 2025,

1- Setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fires of any kind, except within the facilities designated for them in improved campgrounds, picnic areas or home sites where running water is present.

2- 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 dry vegetation.

3- Discharging or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices including exploding targets.

4- Cutting welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.

5- Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor. The following people are exempted from the above prohibitions:

• 1. A person with a permit or waiver specifically authorizing a specified act at a specific location
• 2. Any on-duty firefighter in the performance of an official duty