Fire Restriction Order 

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry condtions in Northeastern Utah, the Francis City Council has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of fires. Therefore, pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 15A-5-202.5 the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Francis City Council:

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 homes 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.

Any of the above acts is in violation of state law and punishable by up to six monthsin jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Area Description: All lands within the Francis City limits.