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Ogden fire chief outlines wildfire season rules, restricted fireworks areas and enforcement plans
Summary
Ogden's fire chief briefed council on wildfire risks, a state‑filed hazardous‑area fireworks map, three restriction levels (yellow/orange/red), vendor inspection plans, and expectations to move to orange restrictions before July 1 in high‑risk areas. Staff emphasized vendor notifications and public education.
The Ogden Fire Department told the City Council on May 5 that it plans an aggressive outreach and enforcement campaign for the upcoming wildfire season, including targeted restrictions for discharging fireworks in historically hazardous areas.
The fire chief said the department has seen an uptick in grass‑fire activity in early 2025 and is preparing to use the statutory framework that allows cities to close specifically defined hazardous areas to fireworks. He explained there are three restriction levels under city code: yellow (lowest), orange (which bans open flames in…
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