Fire restrictions
Garfield County, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management – Upper Colorado River District, the White River National Forest, and the seven fire districts in Garfield County are not currently under fire restrictions, however please observe the following:
Colorado River Fire Rescue requests permitted burns be completed by 1:00 p.m. every day within its district.
Glenwood Springs Fire Department has cancelled all open burn permits.
Burning is not permitted on Red Flag Warning days as indicated by the National Weather Service and Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority at any time of year.
Garfield County fireworks restrictions
Fireworks use, sales, and possession prohibited in Garfield County
NOTE: The use of fireworks, flares, or other incendiary devices, including exploding targets, are always prohibited on federal lands.
Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches
Frequently there are Red Flag warnings in effect in Garfield County, indicating no open burning is permitted. Fire Weather Watches also warn of risky fire conditions. Notifications are sent by Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority and the National Weather Service.
Garfield County drought category
Garfield County, Colorado, is in the “abnormally dry” category.