Park City Schedules Prescribed Pile Burns on Treasure Hill

Residents can expect to see smoke and smoldering piles as crews work to reduce wildfire risk.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:06pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of grey, blue, and white, depicting the rugged, snow-capped peaks of Treasure Hill shrouded in a hazy veil of smoke, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of the natural environment.Prescribed pile burns on Treasure Hill aim to create defensible space and slow the spread of wildfires in Park City's high-risk Wildland Urban Interface.Park City Today

Park City Municipal is alerting residents of a prescribed pile burning operation on Treasure Mountain scheduled to begin on Friday. The controlled burns aim to reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health in the area, which lies within the state's Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and faces a significant threat from large-scale wildfires.

Why it matters

Park City is located in a high-risk wildfire area, and the prescribed pile burns are a proactive measure to create defensible space that can slow or stop the spread of wildfires and give firefighters a safer area to work. These types of mitigation activities are crucial for protecting the community and its residents.

The details

The city has contracted Alpine Forestry to conduct the burns, which will involve approximately 11 piles burned throughout the open space areas. Residents can expect to see smoke visible during operations and piles smoldering overnight, as the piles may remain hot for several days. Crew vehicles will be parked on the roadside near work sites, and trail/area closures will be enacted as deemed necessary for safety.

  • The prescribed pile burning operation is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • If weather or air quality conditions prevent burning during the primary window, work may extend into Fall 2026.

The players

Park City Municipal

The local government of Park City, Utah, responsible for alerting residents about the prescribed pile burning operation.

Alpine Forestry

The contractor hired by Park City Municipal to conduct the prescribed pile burns on Treasure Mountain.

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What’s next

The city will continue to monitor weather and air quality conditions to ensure the prescribed pile burns are conducted safely and effectively.

The takeaway

The prescribed pile burns on Treasure Hill are a crucial step in Park City's ongoing efforts to mitigate the risk of large-scale wildfires and protect the community from the devastating impacts of such events.