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Fire restrictions

Fire Restrictions

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Stage 2 fire restrictions begin
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.

Garfield County, CO, The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, BLM lands in Garfield County, and the seven fire districts in Garfield County are implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025. This applies to all of Garfield County.

Stage 2 fire restrictions

Garco911 emergency alerts – register


BLM Upper Colorado River District Stage 2 fire restrictions

White River National Forest Stage 2 fire restrictions

City of Glenwood Springs fire restrictions

Pitkin County in Stage 2 fire restrictions

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