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Fire restrictions

Fire Restrictions

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Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect

Stage 2 fire restrictions

Garco911 emergency alerts – register


BLM – Upper Colorado River District fire restrictions

White River National Forest

Garfield County Sheriff and the seven fire districts in Garfield County on unincorporated lands

City of Glenwood

City of Rifle

Town of Carbondale

Town of New Castle

Eagle County

Pitkin County

Routt National Forest (including in Garfield County)
– Routt National Forest Stage 2 fire restrictions news release
– Routt National Forest Stage 2 fire restrictions
– Routt National Forest Stage 2 fire restrictions map

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.

National Weather Service weather conditions in Garfield County



Garfield County drought category

Garfield County, Colorado, is in the “abnormally dry” category.

US drought monitor maps