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Emergency management proposes earlier burn window and Stage 1 fire restrictions amid dry forecast

Duchesne County Commission · March 23, 2026
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Summary

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips proposed moving Duchesne County's open-burning window to March 25–April 15 and imposing Stage 1 fire restrictions because of a forecast of higher temperatures and low moisture; the ordinance will be updated at a public hearing.

Duchesne County's Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips told commissioners on March 23 that a 6–10 day forecast showing higher temperatures and lower moisture supports adopting Stage 1 fire restrictions and an earlier open-burning window.

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