Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fire and Aviation

Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests. Historically, frequent small fires burned in this area, reducing dense vegetation, renewing soil nutrients, and helping plant species to regenerate. The large number of homes located in and around the forest presents a tremendous challenge in this fire-prone ecosystem.

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest utilizes a variety of fire management tools including fire suppression, fire prevention and fuels management. The use of these tools, in combination, enhances protection of forest resources, homes and adjacent lands.

Local Fire Information

• Current Fire Restrictions
• Current Fire Weather
• Prescribed Fires
• Outdoor Fire Safety Tips
• Fireworks
• Fire: Friend or Foe?

State Fire Information

• Forestry, Fire & State Lands
• Radar Image from National Weather Service
• Utah Fire Management

National Fire Information

• USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management
• Firewise Homepage
• Wildland Fire Assessment System
• Smokey Bear's Home Page

BAER Reports

• Corner Canyon Fire - News Release | Report

Prescribed Fire

The use of prescribed fire is a growing program intended to return fire to the ecosystem to restore healthy ecosystems and reduce the potential for catastrophic wildfires. A healthy ecosystem is more resistant to severe fire, disease, and insect infestations.

Wildland Fire Use Fires

Wildland Fire use is the management of naturally ignited fires to achieve resource benefits, where fire is a major component of the ecosystem. Many natural resource values can be enhanced by allowing fire to play its natural role where private property and social values can be protected.

Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Hazardous fuels are dry brush and trees that have accumulated and increase the likelihood of unusually large wildland fires. In response to the risks posed by heavy fuels loads. Hazardous fuels are reduced through a variety of treatments which remove or modify wildland fuels, thereby reducing the potential for severe wildland fire behavior, lessening post-fire damage, and limiting the spread of invasive species and diseases.

Large Fires

There are currently no large fires on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

Archived Large Fire Information