Incident Information
The San Juan National Forest strives to provide our visitors and communities with quality up-to-date fire information. To report a fire dial 9-1-1. To hear current wildfire information, call: (970) 403-5212.
Learn more about fire danger levels and fire restrictions on our Fire Danger and Restrictions Explanation page.
Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect as of 5/22/2026 for the San Juan National Forest. See the Alerts page for more information and detailed maps. The restrictions include the following:
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes), except if it is in:
a. A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas);
b. A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or
c. A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a ¼ inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.
- Using an explosive.
- Smoking is prohibited, except in an enclosed vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site
- Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator.
Poster of fire restriction details
- Archuleta County
- Dolores County
- La Plata County
- Montezuma County / Ute Mountain Reservation (mobile app also available: Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office)
- Mesa Verde National Park
- San Juan County
- Southern Ute Agency
- Tres Rios Bureau of Land Management
- Hinsdale County
- Colorado Emergency Management: Fire Bans & Danger (information about fire bans and fire danger across the state of Colorado)
- CO County Fire Restrictions Map (includes all jurisdictions)
Wild and Prescribed Fire Maps
Inciweb
Stay informed about wildfires and natural disasters by visiting InciWeb. Click the button below for real-time updates, safety information, and resources to help you prepare and respond.
San Juan National Forest Prescribed Fire
Stay informed and up-to-date about prescribed fire information on the San Juan National Forest. Click the button below for real-time updates, safety information, and resources to help you prepare and respond.
Safety & Emergency Planning
Wildfire smoke information:
- AirNow.gov: Find the air quality where you live
- Fire and Smoke Map: See wildfires and associated smoke
- What to do when you see smoke: Excellent resource to find timely, useful information, helping to stay well-informed and safe when you see smoke
- NOAA Smoke Forecasting
- CDC Wildfire Smoke Information
- Smoke and Prescribed Fire flyer
San Juan National Forest Fire Information Line (970) 403-5212: During fire season, this phone line will provide pre-recorded information on current wildfire conditions and restrictions for the San Juan National Forest.
Resources to help you prepare for an emergency:
- Emergency and Evacuation Planning: When an emergency strikes there may not be much time to respond. Proactive planning and preparation can be the key to surviving an emergency. Planning for an evacuation should occur well before an emergency happens. Because a wildfire is a dynamic event, there will potentially not be much time for homeowners to respond an evacuation order. It will be important for people to think clearly and act decisively when they are told to evacuate.
- Firewise USA®: Voluntary program that provides a framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community.
- Go Bag: Ideas and suggestions to get started on your personal KITS
- Reverse 911: One of the best ways you can help your neighbors is to make them aware of how to sign up for emergency notifications. Please share this information liberally.
- La Plata County: Calls will automatically go to your landline, but you can also register up to 5 cell phone(s) or VOIP
- Archuleta County: Register how and where you would like to receive emergency notifications. Covers Pagosa Springs, Chromo, Arboles, Southern Mineral County and Southern Hinsdale County
- Montezuma and San Juan Counties: Register your cell phones and receive e-mail notices. No Reverse 911 to landlines at this time.
- USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities: Free, easy-to-use website with interactive maps and resources to help communities understand and reduce wildfire risk.
- Inciweb: For fire incident details from around the nation.