Douglas County eases fire restrictions

Douglas County is easing its fire restrictions.

Stage 2 fire restrictions have been rescinded, however Stage 1 fire restrictions are still in effect.

Stage 1 restrictions prohibit open burning of any kind and use and sale of fireworks.

Activities that are now permitted include:

• Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed residential or commercial areas, and fires within wood burning stoves.
• Professional fireworks displays permitted according to section 12-28-103 of the C.R.S.
• Fire suppression or fire department training fires.
• Tiki torches, small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites contained in permanent fire pits or fire grates with flame lengths not in excess of four feet and which are supervised by a responsible person at least 21 years of age.

Violation of fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $600 fine.

Additional information on fire restriction stages can be found on the Douglas County Emergency Management website.