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Fire Works Restrictions

Logan, Utah –June 29, 2012

Due to current and forecasted weather, extremely dry conditions and heavy vegetation from last year’s wet year, very hazardous fire conditions exist throughout Cache Valley and the State of Utah.   Because of these conditions extreme fire behavior has been reported by fire officials and media during current fires in our state. 

Governor Herbert announced that he has banned fireworks in all unincorporated areas of Utah.  He then called on cities and towns to appropriately regulate firework use in their communities.  He declared that he trusted local government leaders to balance allowing the use of fireworks in safe areas and banning the use fireworks in more hazardous areas.  He suggested that cities should keep an area available for fireworks use.  Otherwise, he warned, if people don’t have a legal outlet to discharge fireworks, then they would discharge anywhere.  Finally, he called on Utahns to exercise common sense when using fireworks. 

For the reasons above local fire officials and municipalities have declared the following areas to be restricted from fireworks:

• Logan

1.    All properties East of 1600 East and North of Hwy 89.

2.    All properties East of 600 East and South of Hwy 89.

3.    Any property within 100 feet of undeveloped areas, city-wide. (ie. vacant lots, agriculture fields, any other dry vegetation.)

4.    Do not use fireworks when wind is present.

·         River Heights - All areas East of 1000 East.

• Providence

1.    All areas East of 400 East.

2.    Areas South of Canyon Road and 600 South.

• North Logan

1.    All areas East of 1600 East, city-wide.

• Hyde Park

1.    All areas East of 400 East.

• Smithfield –

1.    All areas North of Center Street and East of 200 East.

2.    All areas South of Center Street and East of 700 East.

• Richmond - All areas east of 300 East.

• Hyrum - All areas East of 1300 East.

• Millville – All areas East of 550 East.

• Nibley – All areas East of Hollow Road.

• Wellsville

1.    All areas West of 200 West.

2.    All areas South of 900 South.

• Paradise –

1.    All areas East of 100 East

2.    All areas West of 300 West.

• Lewiston –

1.    All areas West of 2400 West

2.    All areas East of 800 East

• Cache County Unincorporated areas - Based on the state restrictions fireworks are not allowed in any of the unincorporated areas of Cache County.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515

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Trenton Structure Fire

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Trenton, Utah-June 24-The Trenton fire department with automatic aid from Clarkston, Newton, Lewiston  and the Cache County Fire District responded to a structure fire at 235 West Main in Trenton. The call came in at approximately 4:17 A.M.

The first arriving units reported visible fire coming through the roof of the of the old feed mill . Fire crews made a defensive attack  by surrounding the structure with  master streams to extinguish the fire.

The fire started when demolition crews left an unattended fire which was  sparked by a cutting torch. This is the second time the structure has caught fire during demolition.

Contact:

Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
179 North Main
Logan, Utah 84321
(435) 755-1674 Office

Cache Valley Fireworks Restrictions

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Fire Works Restrictions

Logan, Utah –June 20, 2012

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation, very hazardous fire conditions exist throughout Cache Valley and the State of Utah.   As a result state and local officials have set fireworks restrictions throughout the state. Restrictions are effective immediately and will continue throughout the summer. The areas include the following:

• Logan – All areas North of 400 North and East of 1700 East, South of 400 North and East of 1400 East.

·        River Heights - All areas East of 1000 East.

• Providence - All areas East of 400 East and All areas South of Canyon Road and 600 South.

• North Logan – All areas East of 1600 East from the South border to the North border of the city.

• Hyde Park – All areas East of 400 East from the South border to the North border of the city.

• Smithfield - All areas East of 700 East from the Southern border of the city to Center Street, East of 470 East from Center Street to Canyon Road, East of 300 East from 200 North to the Northern border of the City.

• Richmond - All areas east of 300 East.

• Hyrum - All areas East of 1300 East.

• Millville – All areas East of 550 East.

• Nibley – All areas East of Hollow Road.

• Wellsville - All areas West of 200 West from Northern city boundary to 900 South, All areas South of 900 South to the Eastern city boundary.

• Paradise - All areas East of 100 East.

• Lewiston - All areas West of 2400 West and East of 800 East

• Cache County Unincorporated areas - Based on the state restrictions fireworks are not allowed in the unincorporated areas of Cache County.

Fireworks can be an exciting way to celebrate. Fireworks need to be treated with respect and care. Consider attending a professional fireworks display in place of lighting personal fireworks.

In Utah, some fireworks are illegal. Generally, if they are sold in Utah, they are legal to use in Utah. If you could not purchase the firework in Utah, it is not legal to light that firework in Utah at any time.  When conditions make the risk of wildfire extremely high, many areas will not allow firework use of any kind. Check for local restrictions before lighting fireworks.

Here are a few safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety

• Use fireworks outdoors only.
• Purchase fireworks from a reliable licensed and legal fireworks dealer.
• Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them!
• Always have water handy (a hose or buckets of water).
• Only use fireworks as intended. DO NOT try to alter them or combine them.
• Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).

• Use common sense when using fireworks. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the fireworks. The person lighting the fireworks should wear safety glasses.
• Adults should never use alcohol or drugs or be impaired while engaging in handling, using, or lighting fireworks.
• Only persons over age 16 should be allowed to handle fireworks of any type.
• DO NOT ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives; they can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
•  New aerial type fireworks are now lawful. Aerial devices, also known as “multiple tube”, “repeater”, or “cake” fireworks often look like miniature professional displays and can travel high into the air, as much as 150 feet. These fireworks need sufficient space from trees, carports, structures, power lines or other high or low obstacles. Aerial or “cake” fireworks need at least a 30 foot clearance around on the ground and at least 150 foot clearance in the air.
• Not allowed still are: firecrackers, M-80’s, cherry bombs, bottle-rockets, roman candles, single or reloadable mortars, and ground salutes. All local, state and federal laws must be adhered to.
• Keep a bucket of water or running hose nearby during the time of lighting and disposing of fireworks and in case of an emergency.
• Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks. Keep all unused fireworks 30 feet away from the shooting area.
• Use caution with animals. Excitement, noise and lights can cause fear and stress

Fireworks are an American tradition. Safety and common sense are so important as we celebrate the holidays with fireworks. Shooting fireworks can provide hours of wholesome family entertainment, but must be use carefully and safely.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515

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Cache County Fire District Fire Restrictions

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Cache County Utah-June 14^th – Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation throughout the State of Utah have created hazardous fire conditions. As a result state officials have set restrictions through out the state. All unincorporated private lands in Cache County will be under fire restrictions beginning June 14^th 2012. The restrictions will be as follows.

1. Setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fires of any kind, except campfires built within the facilities provided for them in improved campgrounds,   picnic areas or permanently improved places of habitation.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared to mineral soil.

3. Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other  pyrotechnic devices including explosive targets.

4. Agriculture burning of ditch banks and stubble fields will require a written permit from the Cache County Fire District.

The fire restrictions will be in place until the fire hazard subsides.

Contact:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

179 North Main

Logan, Utah 84321

(435) 755-1670

Cache County Fire District Fire Restrictions

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cache County Utah-June 14^th – Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation throughout the State of Utah have created hazardous fire conditions. As a result state officials have set restrictions through out the state. All unincorporated private lands in Cache County will be under fire restrictions beginning June 14^th 2012. The restrictions will be as follows.

1. Setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fires of any kind, except            campfires built within the facilities provided for them in improved campgrounds,   picnic areas or permanently improved places of habitation.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation

      site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or

      cleared to mineral soil.

3. Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other

      pyrotechnic devices including explosive targets.

4. Agriculture burning of ditch banks and stubble fields will require a written

            permit from the Cache County Fire District.

The fire restrictions will be in place until the fire hazard subsides.

Contact:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

179 North Main

Logan, Utah 84321

(435) 755-1670

River Heights Car Fire

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River Heights Car Fire

Logan, Utah – June 6, 2012 – The Logan Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire located at 676 Summerwild Ave in River Heights.  911 dispatchers received the call at 5:51 am.  Upon arrival a van was found in the driveway fully involved in fire.

The fire had spread to a motor home parked on one side of the van and had the potential to spread to the home on the other.  Fire crews used hose lines to protect the home and stop the spreading fire on the motor home.  Damage to the home was limited to some broken windows.

Fire crews extinguished the fire within a few minutes.  The van and the motor home are a total loss.  None of the home's occupants or firefighters was injured. 

The cause of the fire continues to be under investigation in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Office.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515 Office

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