County Drought Emergency and Wildfire Preparedness
Tooele County
Summary
State officials briefed local leaders on HB 48 requirements, which mandate WUI code adoption for municipalities and establish high-risk mapping and lot assessment programs to reduce wildfire risks.
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners in high-risk zones face tiered fees starting in 2027 based on structure square footage.
Homeowners who receive mitigation assessments and guidance, and communities better protected from catastrophic wildfires.
Homeowners in high-risk zones who will incur new fees and potential insurance complications.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Set of new Tooele County wildfires grows overnight, but evacuation statuses drop
Set of new Tooele County wildfires grows overnight, but evacuation statuses drop FOX 13 News Utah
Stookey Fire in Tooele County burns additional 2,600 acres overnight
Stookey Fire in Tooele County burns additional 2,600 acres overnight KJZZ
Tooele County Council — June 30, 2026
Tooele County faces severe drought conditions with extremely low precipitation and reservoir levels, escalating wildfire risks across the region.
Planning Commission
The county is adopting new water efficiency rules and definitions so local residents can qualify for state and regional water-wise landscaping rebate programs.
Council of Governments
State officials briefed local leaders on HB 48 requirements, which mandate WUI code adoption for municipalities and establish high-risk mapping and lot assessment programs to reduce wildfire risks.
Jacob City Fire in Tooele County grows by 1,000+ acres in one day
Jacob City Fire in Tooele County grows by 1,000+ acres in one day KUTV
Jacob City Fire grows dramatically, forces campers to evacuate Middle Canyon area east of Stockton; blazes burning in 6 Utah counties
Jacob City Fire grows dramatically, forces campers to evacuate Middle Canyon area east of Stockton; blazes burning in 6 Utah counties Gephardt Daily
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