Due to the heightened fire risk, a fire ban is now in effect. Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown, in consultation with area fire chiefs, has changed the burn status in Arapahoe County from NO BURN BAN to a Stage 1 BURN BAN, effective immediately.
Not Allowed:
No open burning of any kind without a permit from the appropriate fire district.
No use of fireworks.
Allowed:
Fires contained within liquid-fueled or gas stoves.
Fireplaces and wood burning stoves within buildings.
Propane or natural gas BBQ grills and charcoal grills and pits used for cooking or warming food which do not produce or emit sparks or embers.
Tiki torches, chimineas or other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits allowed by code. Fires must be supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age.
Small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites contained in fixed permanent metal/steel fire pits (rock fire rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with flame lengths not over four feet.
Fire suppression or fire department training fires.
Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by up to a $1K fine. The Stage 1 Burn Ban will stay in effect until further notice.
For more information visit Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office webpage about Burn Bans.