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fire restrictions
8 Porch Notes tagged “fire restrictions,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - La Plata County
On the San Juan National Forest, camping rules change by ranger district
The San Juan National Forest covers much of northern La Plata County, and where you can disperse camp or have a campfire depends on the specific area and any current restrictions.
Read note ->Local rules - Douglas County
Check Douglas County fire restrictions before burning
Outdoor fires and fireworks in unincorporated Douglas County can be legal one day and restricted the next, so check the current rule every time.
Read note ->Local rules - Montezuma County
Fire restrictions in Montezuma County depend on the exact jurisdiction
Before burning, using fireworks, or planning a campfire, check the current rule for the specific land manager.
Read note ->Local rules - Routt County
Routt County fire restrictions depend on whose land you are on
Routt County fire restrictions cover private and state land outside towns; national forest and BLM land run on separate federal orders.
Read note ->Local rules - Jefferson County
A Jeffco open burn needs both permit and fire-condition checks
An open burn in Jeffco needs a Public Health permit and a Sheriff's fire-restriction check, since bans freeze permits outright.
Read note ->Local rules - Jefferson County
Jeffco fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal
In Colorado, fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal, and fire restrictions can tighten the limits further on dry days.
Read note ->Local rules - Arapahoe County
Arapahoe burn rules can be stricter than the state baseline
Arapahoe burn rules run in three stages and can be stricter than the state's; Stage 1 bans open burning without a fire-district permit.
Read note ->Local rules - Otero County
In Otero County, open burning has rules and the sheriff is fire warden
Otero County regulates open burning under its county code, and the sheriff serves as fire warden, so burning trash, brush, or ditches calls for checking current rules first.
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