Stage 2 Fire Restrictions:
San Miguel County is upgrading fire restrictions to Stage 2 in the Egnar and Norwood Fire Protection Districts, effective at 12:01am Friday morning. These restrictions will be in effect for all unincorporated, privately owned land from approximately mile marker 91 on Hwy 145 west to the Utah border (see attached map below)
- No Open Fires
- No campfires, charcoal grills, wood-burning stoves, chimineas, tiki torches, or any open flames, even at private homes or campgrounds.
- Gas grills or fire pits are allowed if they can be turned on and off and only in areas cleared of flammable materials.
- No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building
- No chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, unless it has a working spark arresting device
- No welding or torches unless in a cleared area at least 10 feet wide and a pressurized fire extinguisher must be on hand
- No off-road driving or parking: vehicles must stay on established roads, trails or parking areas unless there is no vegetation within 10 feet of the parking area
- No explosives or fireworks
