It’s an old warning in late summer – but important: Carefully guard against fire on the forests and rangers. And on all grassy or vegetated areas, for that matter. Officials of the Uinta National Forest caution that fire danger has become exceedingly high across the state. “The high country is drying out due to high temperatures and little moisture,” said a Forest Service statement. “Several recent fires in the higher country have increased our concern.” Forest district rangers remind those going into the canyons and mountain areas to be cautious in building fires and to be constantly aware of safety regulations. They also remind: – Foothill areas of the Wasatch Front are closed to all fires except in approved , camping and picnic sites and then only in the maintained fire circles and stoves. , -Rock fire rings constructed in any other areas do not conform to fire regulations. – Smoking outside of trailers, campers and other vehicles is prohibited. Caution and respect for power lines should be another must. Only recentlv the suspected cause of a fire on the ‘Y’ Mountain was a wire believed to have been shot down. Quick response by the Provo Fire Department was responsible for subduing the blaze. Happily, fire occurence along the Utah Valley front has been reasonably low to date. The rangers attribute this to generally – good public cooperation. Continued compliance with . fire regulations and safety procedures seems imperative at this time.