Fire ban lifted in Pueblo County

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - As conditions have improved and crews have reached 99 percent containment on the Saint Charles Fire, the fire ban in Pueblo County has been lifted.

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The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced the ban on Oct. 24.

The PCSO asks that if you are doing a controlled burn outside of the city limits, you contact them before conducting the burn. Residents can report a controlled burn online at http://pueblosheriff.com. A controlled burn notification form can be found under the “How Do I” tab. Burn notifications can also be made by calling (719) 583-2876.