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Fire Information

August 13, 2025

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect per San Juan County Board of County Commissioners Resolution 2025-04

STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

As implemented by order of the Fire Marshall and San Juan County Sheriff. The County Sheriff is authorized under the provisions of Section 30-10-512 and 30-10-513 C.R.S.

On Wednesday August 13th, 2025, the San Juan County Commissioners adopted STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting.  The Town of Silverton, US Forest Service San Juan National Forest and BLM Gunnison office have all adopted STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS due to the EXTREME fire conditions.  BLM goes into effect on 8/15/25 but all of San Juan County is in STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS starting 8/13/2025.  

 

STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

  • NO CAMPFIRES OF ANY KIND
  •  Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal barbecue, or grills are prohibited on federal lands. The use of portable stoves, lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are permitted.
  • NO SMOKING OUTDOORS
  • Smoking is only allowed in a closed vehicle, camper, home or indoors.
  • NO WELDING OUTDOORS
  •  Welding, operating a torch with open flame, or any activities that generate flame or flammable material.
  • Only allowed by permit issued by San Juan County
  • Only allowed indoors
  • NO VEHICLES OR MOTORS OFF ROADWAYS
  • No vehicles/motors allowed off of established roads
  • NO CHAINSAWS
  • Operating a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE-approved spark arrester properly installed and working, a chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and one round-point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches.
  • NO EXPLOSIVES
  • Use of explosives or incendiary devices, including, but not limited to, exploding targets, fireworks, or tracer ammunition.

 

go to sanjuancounty.colorado.gov for all details

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