The Office of the Governor of the State of Utah
05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 08:13
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to join state and federal fire officials for Wildland Fire Operations Center ribbon-cutting, wildfire season briefing
What:
Gov. Spencer J. Cox will join state and federal fire officials on Wednesday, May 20, for a ribbon-cutting at the new State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center and a briefing on Utah's wildfire outlook heading into the summer season.
With Utah experiencing unusually dry and warm conditions, officials will urge Utahns and visitors to use extra caution during outdoor activities and take steps to prevent human-caused wildfires.
When:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Where:
State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center
3522 S. 700 W.
South Salt Lake, Utah
Who:
Gov. Spencer J. Cox
Joel Ferry, commissioner, Utah Department of Natural Resources
Jamie Barnes, director/state forester, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Brett Ostler, state fire management officer, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Federal and regional wildfire partners
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