EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has announced unincorporated areas of the county are now under Stage II Fire Restrictions.
By law, Stage II Fire Restrictions are as follows:
- All open fires and open burning are prohibited. This includes campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, and the use of wood-burning stoves.
- The sale and use of all fireworks are strictly prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited outdoors. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building.
- The use of explosives is prohibited.
Updates on fire restrictions and guidelines can be found on the sheriff's office's website.
Violating these fire restrictions can result in a $1,000 fine. To report any suspected violations, you can call the sheriff's office at (719)390-5555.
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