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Utah reduces fire restrictions on state and federal lands to Stage 1 before Labor Day weekend.

Officials urge caution despite reduced restrictions and recent monsoonal moisture.

Other safety reminders include flash flood awareness and wearing protective gear when recreating.

SALT LAKE CITY — State and federal land managers are reducing fire restrictions before the Labor Day weekend, but they stress that people should remain cautious with anything that can start a fire outdoors, despite recent monsoonal moisture.

Stage 2 fire restrictions on federal, state land and privately-owned land in unincorporated areas were lowered back down to Stage 1 on Thursday, according to an order signed Wednesday evening. The most significant change is that it allows for fires in permanent m

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