Uintah and Daggett County Fire Warden

04/02/2026

Lapoint Tridell Fire Department - Uintah Fire District
Uintah County, Utah
April 2, 2026

Fire Restriction Order – Resolution #2026-05

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, record-dry vegetation, and extreme fire danger throughout Uintah County, the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District has issued Fire Restriction Order #2026-05.

Effective immediately (12:01 a.m., April 2, 2026), the following is prohibited until May 31, 2026 or until rescinded:
No open burning (spring burn window) during the months of April 2, 2026 through May 31, 2026.

Exception: Open burning is allowed only within established facilities in improved campgrounds or day-use areas on public lands, or in permanently constructed fire pits at permanent private dwellings served by pressurized running water.

Area affected: All unincorporated private lands within Uintah County and the incorporated city limits of Vernal City, Naples City, and Ballard City.

Exemptions:
Persons with a valid permit or waiver issued by the District.
On-duty firefighters in the performance of official duties.

A waiver does not relieve the permittee of liability if a fire occurs.

Any violation of this order is a violation of Utah Code 76-6-10 (Reckless Burning) and will be enforced by county and city law enforcement.

The signed Fire Restriction Order is attached for your reference.

For permits, waivers, or additional information, please contact Uintah Fire Suppression S.S.D. at (435) 781-6755.

Thank you for your cooperation in protecting our community from wildfire.

01/19/2026

If you have questions about new requirements of the WUI code. There an opportunity to get some answers.

Join us to learn more about WUI areas, mapping, and wildfire preparedness, and how these factors impact homes and neighborhoods across the Uintah Basin. This is an informational open house with the intent to to share information and answer questions. No decisions will be made at this event.

📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Vernal City Hall Community Room

All residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions. We hope to see you there!

01/19/2026

Some people complain about additional requirements when building in the WUI (wildland Urban Interface). The proven fact is that those requirements do help protect from loss during a wildfire.

Captions are available upon request by sending an email to [email protected]

07/18/2024

Starting July 19th at 12:01am, Uintah long with Duchesne County will go into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. This will affect all unincorporated private owned land (outside city limits) and all State of Utah Managed land. i.e. State Parks, STILA, Wildlife management areas etc..

This does not affect lands managed by the BLM-Green River District, Ashley National Forest, BIA (Tribal Land) or National Park Service Lands.

07/17/2024

Utah! It's been hot and dry across the state. Be prepared and stay aware to the risk of wildfires by using your . Clear out dry weeds, brush, invasive plants, and debris around your home to prevent the accumulation of combustible materials that could fuel a potential fire. Let's take proactive measures to keep our homes and communities safe from this potential danger. Find out more on how to prepare your homes in case of wildfire: https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Wildfire/Preparing-homes-for-wildfire

07/17/2024

Some road closures on the Ashley National Forest due to the Speirs Fire. Please stay clear for your safety and let the fire resources have uncongested access to the area.

Temporary Closures Issued for Speirs Fire
Dutch John, Utah, July 16, 2024 – A temporary closure order has been issued for the following campgrounds, roads and trails near the Speirs Fire:
• Firefighters Memorial Campground
• Greendale Group Campsite
• Forest Service Road (FSR) 610, FSR 689, Lowline trail FST103 its junction with the Pipe Creek Trail, FST 003. Forest Service trail 003 from beginning at junction with FST 103 to the junction of Forest Service trail 004, and Forest Service trail 004 to Greens Draw Road 049.
The closures are being issued as a precaution due to their location near the Speirs Fire. This will provide for public safety and provide future access for fire resources. Currently, fire activity remains light due to the precipitation received Monday. The closures are intended to prevent future concerns should fire activity increase.
There are currently no evacuations for the Speirs Fire. Other campgrounds, marinas, roads, trails, and developed recreation sites within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area remain open. This includes boating access to the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam.
A map of the closure area is shown here, and a copy of the closure order can be found at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1190155.pdf

07/14/2024

July 14, 2024

The current fire on the Ashley National Forest goes to show how dry and suspectable the vegetation is. It is fare more critical in the lower revelations. Almost the entire state is currently in a RED FLAG WARNING. Please use extreme caution when out recreating and such. Additionally the national fire preparedness level is at 4. Meaning multiple large fires are currently ongoing and all suppression resources types are stretched thin. Utah Fire Info

Red Flag 🚩 Warnings in effect. Hot temperatures, low relative and gusty out flow winds are expected today. Scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds after the dry, hot weather is perfect conditions for critical fire weather for most of Utah from Noon until 9 pm. Use extreme caution with all things that can spark a wildfire; fireworks, exploding targets, discarded ci******es, dragging chains, campfires is common sense!! Check for local fire restrictions and up to date fire information .gov.

07/14/2024

07/05/2024

July 5, 2024

Uintha county fire departments responding to 6 emergencies last night involving firework. Grass fires, brush fires, dumpster fires and a vehcile fire.

Another Fire Weather Watch warning has been issued for today. Please keep this in mind when continuing to celebrate our nations independence day. Conditions are prime for the littlest spark to ignite a large fire.

07/03/2024

Numbers are getting too high. I think Uintah Basin can do its part. Lets all use Fire Sense.

We have seen an increase in fire starts across the state. Starts from ag/debris burns and fires started by vehicles are on the rise.

Since June 1, there have been:

56 🔥 caused by vehicles
31🔥 caused by escaped ag/debris burns

Please use your Fire Sense this weekend. Read more: https://ffsl.utah.gov/uncategorized/state-fire-officials-are-seeing-an-increase-in-fire-activity/

07/03/2024

07/03/2024

Use Fire Sense when celibrating with fireworks this year.