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BOULDER TOWN, UTAH PUBLIC NOTICE

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FIRE SAFETY AND RESTRICTION REMINDERS

BOULDER TOWN FIRE RESTRICTIONS

A town-wide fire ban is in effect until October 31, 2026. The restrictions apply to fireworks, open fires, and outdoor smoking.

Per Boulder Town Code §130.01 and Resolution No. 2026-16, Effective 2026-04-15.

Prohibited Activities:

  • Fireworks: No discharge or use of fireworks, pyrotechnic devices, or tracer ammunition.
  • Open Fires: Prohibited unless in a permanent, improved fire pit (stone or metal-lined), or pre-approved by the Town Council and supervised by the Fire Department.
  • Outdoor Smoking: Prohibited unless on a surface cleared of all vegetation and flammable material.

GARFIELD COUNTY & REGIONAL RESTRICTIONS

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions currently apply to all unincorporated private, state, and federal lands in Garfield County.

Per Orders for State and Private Unincorporated – Garfield Co, Effective 2026-06-05, Forest Service (USFS) – Dixie NF, Effective 2026-06-05, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – Color Country District (East), Effective 2026-06-12

Stage 1 Prohibited Activities:

  • No open fires of any kind except within established public facilities in improved campgrounds or picnic areas. -OR- In permanently constructed fire pits at private homes where running water is present.
  • No 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.
  • No discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets.
  • No cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.
  • No operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor.

Stage 2 Prohibited Activities

  • Includes all Stage 1 restrictions, plus NO OPEN FIRES OF ANY KIND (compressed or liquid gas grills, stoves, firepits with shutoff valves are allowed  with proper clearance of flammable materials).

Please note that these definitions are generalized and provided by Utah Fire Info. Exact prohibitions or permissions may differ by agency and order. It is essential to review current fire restriction mandates and consult with the relevant authorities for precise guidance. Similarly, refer to the agency and order for enforcement protocols. 

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Date Published: June 24, 2026