SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — After increased moisture recently, fire restrictions have been rescinded within areas in Eastern Utah. Restrictions in Western Utah remain in place.
According to the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, the order that implemented stage 1 fire restrictions across all unincorporated private and all state lands throughout Utah has been rescinded, effective September 16.
With the statewide order being lifted, no fire restrictions are in place for Eastern Utah.
However, individual restrictions remain in place for the Central Area, Southwest Area, Wasatch Front Area, and Bear River Area. Additionally, fire restrictions remain in place for the Bureau of Land Management's West Desert District, Color Country District, and Paria River District.
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