Uncontrolled fire is a public nuisance.

Utah Code § 65A-8-201, under Part 65A-8-2: Fire Control.

Utah Code § 65A-8-201

65A-8-201. Uncontrolled fire is a public nuisance.

Any fire on forest, range, watershed, or wildland urban interface land in the state burning uncontrolled and without proper and adequate action being taken to manage it is a public nuisance.