Burn restrictions in effect for Teller County

• Use of charcoal grills, gas barbecues, liquid fueled gas stoves or lanterns that are at least 10 feet away from combustible materials

• Campfires that are contained within a permanent fire ring located in developed and designated picnic and/ or campgrounds on public or private lands for public use. Designated fire rings must be least 25 feet away from all structures. Fire rings must be less than 3 foot in diameter or 3 feet in length and width, and at least 18 inches in depth. A water supply or other approved fire-extinguishing / fire extinguisher must be readily available. All campfires must be attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishing equipment until the fire is completely out

• Use of chainsaws with approved fire-extinguishing / fire extinguisher readily available

• Outdoor welding or cutting with approved fire-extinguishing / fire extinguisher readily available

• Smoking in areas clear of all flammable or combustible materials, or designated smoking areas

The following activities ARE PROHIBITED under the Stage I Fire Ban:

• Burning of materials not contained in outdoor fireplace or permanent fire ring

• Use of any explosives (except for permitted mining operations)

• Use of fireworks of any type (except commercial fireworks within city limits) • Firing of model rockets