Carbon County is under a strict firework ban because the risk of wildfires is currently through the roof. Make sure you check the official map before lighting anything, or you're looking at a massive fine.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Violations can result in a $1,000 fine and potential jail time.
The entire community benefits from reduced wildfire risk.
Residents in unincorporated areas who planned to use fireworks or have campfires.
PRICE – At the start of the commission meeting on Wednesday, June 2, the Carbon County Commissioners officially implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions across all unincorporated lands, also highlighted a historic neighboring energy breakthrough and sha...
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EMERY COUNTY – On June 26, the Emery County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) shared on social media that Stage 2 fire restrictions and a target-shooting ban were being implemented in Emery County. Effective June 26, the State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fir...
Price City press release Update: From Price City Mayor and City Council, Price City Fire Chief and Price City Police Chief In accordance with Governor Spencer’s executive order, a statewide prohibition on the use of fireworks is in effect through Jul...
UTAH – During a press conference to address the current wildfires in Utah, Gov. Cox announced that he has signed an emergency executive order that will temporarily ban fireworks across Utah through July 5. The new law shakes up the traditional celebr...
UTAH – Effective June 24, the State of Utah has issued a Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order for Emery and Carbon counties, along with other counties throughout the state, to help prevent dangerous wildfires. Due to extremely dry brush and hot weather for...
PRICE – On June 3, the Carbon County Commissioners held their meeting, in which new fire restrictions were discussed, and a local deputy was honored and awarded the June Employee of the Month for his dedication and expertise while on a search and res...
With no bids received for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, the commission authorized staff to seek quotes and select a vendor.
Stage one fire restrictions have been lifted, but you still need a permit to burn yard waste until October 31.
New fire restrictions are in place for unincorporated county lands due to high fire danger. This means no campfires or fireworks are allowed outside of designated areas.
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Following an executive order from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox prohibiting personal firework use due to elevated fire danger statewide, municipalities across the state have reacted by either extending the ban in their cities or allowing personal firework use in designated areas. Across Castle Country, a mix of these approaches is seen, with some areas enacting a ban, while others allow full use of fireworks with proper safety precautions.
Budget dominated talks as the Price City Council convened on Wednesday, June 24. Among the budgetary discussions, the council also approved a pair of fee-waiver requests from the United Way of Eastern Utah for its annual Soles2Souls and Day of Caring events.
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As conditions remain ideal for fires with strong winds, and warm temperatures across the state, the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has announced the implementation of stage-one fire restrictions in Carbon and Emery counties.
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