No Burn Advisory extended due to fire danger concerns

Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory until further notice due to fire danger concerns. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. 

This is in response to advisories that have been issued for our area, including a Red Flag Warning issued for Mesa County again for Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. for gusty winds and dry conditions. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected to persist.

This No Burn Advisory is also being issued in response to the smoky conditions in our valley due to the France Canyon wildfire in southern Utah. 

We will update the community through our website and social media once conditions have improved and the advisory is lifted.

Instead of burning, consider these alternatives:

• Compost leaves and grass clippings yourself. This can improve water retention in your yard or garden.
• Rent or borrow a wood chipper for your tree and shrub trimmings. Chipped branches can also be good mulch.

For information on current air quality conditions and to learn if it’s okay to burn, visit the Air Quality page.