Eagle County will be lowering fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026.
After careful consultation with our state and federal partners and wildfire experts, the Eagle County Sheriff has determined that current conditions no longer warrant Stage 2 fire restrictions.
We strongly encourage everyone to remain alert and continue practicing responsible fire safety to safeguard our community and the surrounding environment.
The restrictions that will be implemented and remain in place until further notice are;
-Campfires are only allowed within designated fire grates in developed campgrounds (i.e., a metal, in-ground containment structure — fire pans and rock campfire rings are not acceptable). Liquid or gas-fueled stoves and outdoor fireplaces with shut-off valves may be utilized in areas with at least 15’ of clearance to combustibles.
-No fires of any type, including charcoal, outside of developed areas.
-No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or in a barren area free of vegetation.
-No use of explosive materials, including explosive targets.
-No welding or operation of an acetylene or other similar torch with open flame, or any other spark-producing device, except from an area that has been cleared of vegetation and with a fire suppression device.
-No operation of any internal combustion engine without a spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order.
–No personal fireworks.
-Outdoor recreational shooting is permitted only in pre-approved, designated areas.
