07/22/2026
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LARIMER COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED: MAY 6-SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The danger of wildfire, forest, and grass fires remains extremely high due to above-normal temperatures, extended drought, and persistently windy, dry conditions. On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted 2-0 on Tuesday to extend fire restrictions to September 8, 2026.
CURRENTLY RESTRICTED:
❌Contained Open Fires. This includes open fire in a permanently constructed, stationary masonry or metal fireplaces specifically designed for the purpose of combustion
❌Uncontained Open Fires, including outdoor charcoal, pellet, and wood stoves/grills
❌Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces
❌Combustible devices
❌Operating or using any device with an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrest device properly installed and in effective order
CURRENTLY ALLOWED:
✔️Fireplaces or wood stoves located inside a residence
✔️Gas or liquid fueled fires, including grills and camping stoves
✔️Open burning (official forest management purposes)
✔️Execution of authorized burn permits
✔️“Permissible fireworks” which do not leave the ground, as defined in Colorado State Statute (C.R.S. 24-33.5-2001(11))
If you're performing one of the allowed activities, please use good judgment! Just because you can doesn't mean you should... assess your surrounding environment, wind, and weather conditions to make a smart decision. Everyone plays a role in preventing wildfire.
These restrictions ONLY apply to unincorporated Larimer County; municipalities (towns/cities) set their own restrictions. Read the full resolution and check out an interactive map here: https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2026/07/21/larimer-county-extends-fire-restrictions
