Show 1 Issues Fire Warning r r planning to take advantage of the fishing sea sea- season season son in Utah were cautioned that much of the grasses and plants are rapidly approaching a tin tin- tinder dry der-dry der dry condition R D NIELSON U S Bur Bur Bur- Bureau eau of Land Management state director for Utah pointed out that June grass and other an an- an annuals are beginning to mature Once these plants dry out they Ignite very easily and will rapid rapid- rapidly ly carry a fire to the heavier fuels of brush and trees Any benefits received from reo re cent localized showers and cool cool- cooler er temperatures are arc offset by strong gusty winds at this time of year Particularly in the lower Val Val Val- Valleys leys and foot hills of the state the fire danger has increased in recent days Mr Nielson said One carelessly tended campfire or a thoughtlessly tossed match or cigarette can lead to the destruction of valuable recreation tion grazing and watershed acreage RANGE AND forest fires should be reported to the near near- nearest est Forest Service state forestry sheriff or highway pa pa- pa patrol office according to Mr Nielson |