Fire restrictions
Fire Restrictions
Stage I fire restrictions began June 26
Garfield County, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Forest Service, and the seven fire districts in Garfield County implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions effective at midnight Thursday, June 26, 2025. This applies to all of Garfield County.
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.