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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
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Increased fire restrictions in effect for Southern Utah
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah Bureau of Land Management has issued Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for multiple Southern Utah counties due to rapidly increasing fire danger. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in effect for portions of Washington, Kane and Garfield counties. This includes all BLM and National Park Service-managed land, unincorporated private lands and all state-owned land. Utah BLM says the increase in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions is due to an increase in fire activity as conditions become hotter and drier in the coming months. The following activities will be prohibited during these restrictions: No campfires or open fires outside of agency-improved and maintained campgrounds and homesites in southwest Utah. Running water is required on cabins or homesites on unincorporated private land. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum are allowed. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire, except within a developed recreation site or improved site. No discharging of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices outside of incorporated city limits or on public lands (city-specific restrictions may apply). Fireworks are always prohibited on all federal lands. No shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition. No cutting, grinding, or welding of metals in areas of dry vegetation. This includes acetylene torches. No use of equipment without a working a properly maintained spark arrestor (if required). No smoking near vegetation or outside of a developed recreation site, personal vehicle, or building. No open fires of any kind are allowed in Zion National Park's Watchman Campground (Stage 2 Fire Restrictions). Campfires are allowed in improved and maintained campgrounds at Lava Point in Zion National Park. Campfires are allowed at Glen Canyon in established campgrounds within established rings or below the high-water mark, only in areas completely void of vegetation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
BLM warns against driving on wet Bonneville Salt Flats following recent damage
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah () — Following recent damage left behind by a car at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Utah Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public not to drive on the salt flats when the surface is wet. Photos taken earlier today and posted by BLM Utah show fresh damage from vehicles that were driving on the wet salt, the organization said. 'From just one spot, the damage is clear. Scroll through to see how much has been affected. This is exactly why it's strongly discouraged,' the post said. BLM Utah continues to explain that when the flats are wet, the fragile salt crusts may break under the weight of a car, which exposes the thick mud underneath, leaving lasting scars on the landscape. In addition, they said it can leave drivers stranded, with a recovery bill that can climb to nearly $5,000. 'That's a tough lesson, both for your wallet and for the salt flats,' the post said. Instead, here's what BLM Utah said you should do if you are visiting the salt flats: Only drive on the flats when they are completely dry. Check for standing water or soft, damp areas. Touch the surface to make sure it's firm and dry before driving. BLM Utah said to avoid the edges, as the salt crust is much thinner near the edges, and driving on them increase your chances of becoming stranded. Use the main access route. Take Exit 4 off I-80, then follow Bonneville Salt Flats Access Road for five miles to the parking area. Only go past that point if the surface is completely dry and stable. Be mindful of the landscape and others. 'People travel from all over the world to see the Bonneville Salt Flats. Let's help preserve what makes this place worth the trip,' they wrote. Speaker Johnson predicts SALT deal Wednesday as both sides report progress Brian Santiago named BYU athletic director DHS terminating temporary protected status for Afghanistan, what it means for Utah Caleb Lohner goes from basketball court to the NFL BLM warns against driving on wet Bonneville Salt Flats following recent damage Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
