Summit County’s fire danger level increased to “high.” All state and unincorporated lands in the county have been under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions since June 8, which prohibits the following acts: Open fires of any kind except within established public Facilities in improved campgrounds , picnic areas or in permanently constructed fire pits at private homes where running water is present. 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. Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets. Cutting, welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation. Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor. The county said that any of the acts is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Utah is currently in a drought after a winter with record low snowpack and a relatively dry spring. The post Summit County’s fire danger level increased to ‘high’ appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less