Arapahoe County Under Stage 1 Burn Ban

Published on July 17, 2024

Stage 1 open burn ban in effect. More information at arapahoegov.org

Due to the heightened fire risk, a fire ban is now in effect. Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown, in consultation with area fire chiefs, has changed the burn status in Arapahoe County from Stage 2 BURN BAN to a Stage 1 BURN BAN effective immediately.

Not Allowed:

  • No open burning of any kind without a permit from the appropriate fire district.
  • No use of fireworks.

Allowed:

  • Fires contained within liquid-fueled or gas stoves.
  • Fireplaces and wood burning stoves within buildings.
  • Propane or natural gas BBQ grills and charcoal grills and pits used for cooking or warming food which do not produce or emit sparks or embers.
  • Tiki torches, chimeneas or other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits allowed by code. Fires must be supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age.
  • Small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites contained in fixed permanent metal/steel fire pits (rock fire rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with flame lengths not over four feet.
  • Fire suppression or fire department training fires.

Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by up to a $1K fine. The Stage 1 Burn Ban will stay in effect until further notice.

For more information visit Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office webpage about Burn Bans. 

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