Chaffee Sheriff John Spezze has declared that due to the continued dry conditions that are forecast for the next several days which include high winds combined with the ongoing fires burning in the state, as well as two new fire starts over the past couple days, unincorporated Chaffee County will move back into Stage 2 fire restrictions. The declaration is in effect today, Monday, October 19.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions prohibit all open burning including charcoal grills. Gas or propane grills and fire rings are allowed if the flame can be extinguished by the use of a valve. This also prohibits all exploding targets and fireworks.
These restrictions include all unincorporated lands within Chaffee County but do not include the City of Salida, Town of Buena Vista, Town of Poncha Springs, and BLM land as well as all USFS (Forest Service) lands.
As reported late last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently in Stage 2 fire restrictions and the USFS is in Stage 1 fire restrictions.
All residents and visitors are reminded to exercise extreme caution when enjoying any outdoor activity as low moisture and high winds have created very dry conditions.
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office says that it will be vigilant in enforcing these restrictions in unincorporated lands.
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