stage 2 fire restrictions effective 6/26/2026

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Mesa County is under stage 2 fire Restrictions effective 6/26/2026

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stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect as of 6/26/2026

NOT Allowed during Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Stage 2 restrictions prohibit the use of anything that produces an open flame that is not liquid-fueled or gas-fueled. Building, maintaining or using Fire Campfire Charcoal grill Coal Wood-burning stove Sheepherder's stove This also includes Firepits, chimineas, or Tiki torches in developed picnic, camping areas, and private residences. Parking or driving a motor vehicle off established Roads Motorized trails Parking areas Unless the area has no vegetation within 10 feet of the vehicle. Shooting tracer rounds or explosive-type targets Use of explosives including: Fuses Blasting caps Rockets The use of ANY fireworks Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. Any unpermitted use of fire to burn debris or vegetation. Welding or operating Acetylene or other torches with an open flame EXCEPT in cleared areas of at least 10 feet in diameter, you MUST have a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher. Activity Prohibited on Federal Land. Allowed during Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Only devices that are liquid-fueled or gas-fueled are permitted. Gas grills, stoves, and lanterns with shut-off valves may be used at least three feet away from flammable materials such as dry vegetation. Gas fire pits - as the fire can be "turned off" rather than "put out." Agricultural burns With a Sheriff's Office Issued Permit ONLY! Mesa County Fire Marshal will do a safety inspection prior to issuing a permit. Fire Restrictions - Stage 2 - Fact Sheet Emergency Services EMS Emergency Management Fire Restrictions and Burn Permits Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wildland Fire Management

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