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Can I burn wood today in Utah?
Short answer
Starts November 1.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the Utah Division of Air Quality. Check before you light a fire:
Starts November 1
These rules are about burning wood.
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
Each day is Unrestricted, Voluntary, or Mandatory. On Mandatory days, wood and other solid-fuel burning is banned.
Not yet confirmed by us: Exact counties covered. Check with the agency.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.