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Retired fire chief calls for fire ban Play Video
September 3, 2012 12:41 AM
A retired Colorado Springs fire chief is calling for a fire ban after finding unattended camp fires on Cheyenne Mountain. He's worried people haven't learned their lesson from the Waldo Canyon fire. A working fire boss says the ex-chief has every reason to be concerned; the current conditions are ripe... more » -
Fire restrictions in your county
July 1, 2011 2:59 PM
Area counties have various restrictions on smoking, fireworks and even grills. The most restrictive rules are in Fremont County where you aren't supposed to smoke in your car or use gas grills. Here are the current rules for El Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, Teller and Custer Counties. Keep in mind... more » -
Fire ban in Colorado Springs
June 17, 2011 12:55 PM
Colorado Springs is on a complete fire ban effective today at noon. This is a ban, not a restriction. Welding, blasting and torches allowed only by permit. No bonfires No model rockets No open or prescribed fires No recreational fires No outdoor cooking and burning on public lands... more » -
Colorado Springs considers fire ban
June 14, 2011 12:24 AM
Wildfires across Southern Colorado have prompted some cities and counties to bring back fire restrictions but, Colorado Springs has never lifted burn restrictions put in place in April. Now the Colorado Springs Fire Marshal is considering a Fire Marshal, Brett Lacey has been following all the near-by fires in... more » -
Fremont County issues fire ban
June 10, 2011 12:37 AM
If you plan on camping in Fremont County this weekend, be careful where and how you start a campfire. Sheriff James Beicker and the county commissioners have implemented stage one fire restrictions countywide. The restrictions mean that campfires may only be started in developed recreation sites and must be... more » -
Fremont County reinstates fire ban
June 9, 2011 6:29 PM
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office has released a statement declaring a county wide fire ban effective immediately on Thursday June 9th. Fremont County is now on a Stage one Fire Restriction throughout all unincorporated areas of Fremont County. A stage one fire restriction effectively prohibits all open burning. Fremont... more » -
Fremont County fire restrictions lifted
May 24, 2011 1:33 PM
Fremont County has lifted the fire restrictions which have been in effect for several weeks, effective today. The fire restrictions had been applied to all unincorporated areas of Fremont County. There may be local fire districts that still have fire restrictions. Residents should check with their local fire district... more » -
Fire restrictions lifted for some federal CO lands
May 22, 2011 11:51 AM
CANON CITY, Colo. (AP) - Federal land managers have lifted burn restrictions in eight Colorado counties because of cooler temperatures and recent rains. The Bureau of Land Management announced Saturday that it has lifted fire restrictions on BLM lands in Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Park, Pueblo... more » -
County cites men for alleged violation of fire ban
March 26, 2011 1:54 PM
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Boulder County has banned outdoor fires because of the high fire danger and people who ignore the ban might end up paying. The sheriff's office said Friday that two men were issued summonses for violating the ban. Authorities say both men were burning agricultural debris... more » -
Fire ban dropped in nearby forests
October 14, 2010 3:47 PM
Here's some good news for campers and hunters - the U.S. Forest Service has lifted a fire ban in the Pikes National Forest. Cooler weather, higher humidity, and recent rain and snow has improved conditions. The fire restrictionsis officially terminated at 8:00 a.m. Friday, October 15. more » -
Park County institutes fire ban
September 16, 2010 2:41 PM
Going camping this weekend? Add Park County to the list of places that have banned fires. Park joins El Paso and Fremont counties in banning outdoor fires, following the devastating wildfires in Boulder and Loveland. more »
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