Duchesne County brush fires & fire restrictions — safety/traffic alert
Key Questions
What is the status of the Revola Dugway Fire and the East Ute Plaza Fire in Duchesne County?
The Revola Dugway Fire is 25-36% contained with structures safe and under human cause investigation. The East Ute Plaza Fire has burned 20 acres, caused a firefighter injury, and led to US-40 closure; it is human-caused. Both fires are being monitored with status cooling.
How is firefighter Kyle Allred recovering from the East Ute Plaza Fire injury?
Firefighter Kyle Allred suffered 7% burns in the East Ute Plaza Fire and is now recovering at home. A fundraiser is scheduled for May 2 in Tridell to support him.
What are the current fire restrictions in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County has reconfirmed a ban on open burns and fireworks until June 1, with exemptions for campfires, fire pits, smoking, vehicles, and welding; violations carry penalties. Uintah County restrictions extend through May 2026 amid dry conditions, low snowpack, and drought risks.
USDA drought disaster declaration for Duchesne/Uintah counties amps risks (loans/evac/arson/road hazards Hwy40/SR45). Revola Dugway Fire (25-36% contained, structures safe; human probe) and Fort Duchesne/East Ute Plaza fire (20 acres, injury, US-40 closed; human-caused, firefighter Kyle Allred recovering at home post-burns/skin grafts, fundraiser Tridell May2 dupe miracle survival). Duchesne County restrictions reconfirmed: ban open burns/fireworks till June 1 (exemptions for campfires/pits/smoking/vehicles/welding; penalties); Uintah thru May '26; Dry Fork Fire Uintah mtns late March early signal. DOI USWFS transition plan full suppression default for 2026 amid dry conditions/low snowpack/drought reinforces risks. Monitoring DCSO/fire updates for violations/arson/traffic.