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The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Reduces Fire Restrictions
Release Date: Jul 25, 2018
Contact(s): Tammy Williams
FORT COLLINS, Colo., (July 25, 2018) –The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests are reducing fire restrictions on National Forest System lands.
Within the Stage 1 Fire Restriction area on National Forests on the Boulder, Clear Creek and Sulphur ranger districts and a small portion of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District within Boulder, Clear Creek, Grand, Gilpin, Park and Jefferson counties forest visitors may not:
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Build or maintain a fire or use charcoal, coal, or wood stoves, except in permanent fire pits or fire grates within a developed recreation site (e.g., campgrounds where fees are charged).
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Smoke, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of all flammable materials.
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Use any internal or external combustion engine (including chainsaws) without a spark arresting device properly working and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher and a round point shovel.
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Weld or operate acetylene or other torch with open flame except in cleared areas of at least 10 feet in diameter and in possession of a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher.
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Use explosives.
Additionally the Stage 1 fire restrictions for National Forests on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts and a small portion of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District within Boulder, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties prohibit the:
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Discharge of a firearm unless in possession of a valid Colorado hunting license and lawfully involved in hunting and harvesting game.
Violation of Stage 1 fire restrictions could result in a maximum fine of $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for more than six months, or both. If responsible for causing a wildfire, one could be held accountable for suppression costs of that fire.
Fire restrictions on National Forest lands on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District within Larimer County have been rescinded.
To view the fire restriction orders and maps, go to www.fs.usda.gov/arp. They will be listed in the Fire Restrictions feature on the center of the page. Please note that many counties are also under fire restrictions; information is available at www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html.
The Forest Service works closely with counties, monitors conditions as they change and continually evaluates with cooperators the need for restrictions. Fire restrictions further limit where and what type of activities and fires visitors may have and remain in effect until rescinded.
The U.S. Forest Service reminds visitors that exploding targets or tracer bullets are never allowed on National Forest System lands. Visitors are asked to be careful as they enjoy their National Forests.
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