Tag: fire restrictions
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Naturally caused wildfire surpasses 1,000 acres near Colorado-New Mexico border, more firefighting resources requested
By Nick Smith and Cleo Westin The Schwachheim fire has grown to 1,003 acres with 0% containment as it continued to burn several miles east of Interstate 25 near the Colorado-New Mexico border on Tuesday. The fire prompted Gov. Jared Polis to issue a disaster declaration as it rapidly expanded on Monday. Authorities believe the…
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White River National Forest, Colorado River Valley Field Office to enter Stage 2 fire restrictions
The White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office will enter Stage 2 fire restrictions on Friday beginning at 12:01 a.m., the U.S. Forest Service announced. This comes as several wildfires of more than 1,000 acres are burning throughout Colorado thanks to high temperatures and dry conditions. One of…
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Fire restrictions in effect for Denver Mountain Parks
Fire restrictions have been put in place for all Denver Mountain Parks properties in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Douglas counties as the areas experience extremely dry conditions, Denver Parks and Recreation announced. Under the fire restrictions, open burning, using or possessing fireworks and smoking outside of an enclosed building or vehicle are all prohibited. Recreational…
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Several Stage 1 fire restrictions going into place across Colorado
Several Colorado counties have enacted and announced fire bans as the state prepares to enter wildfire season. All of the bans are in a Stage 1 restriction, but as temperatures continue to rise and drought conditions in the western portion of the state increase, those are likely to become more restrictive. Under Stage 1, open…