FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Montrose, CO.
Stage-1 Fire Restrictions begin in Montrose County.
The unincorporated area of Montrose County will implement Stage-1 Fire Restrictions on Wednesday, July 2. Extreme fire danger, high temperatures, and worsening dry conditions were the deciding factors in this decision. Restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 am on Wednesday, July 2nd.
Under Stage-1 Fire Restrictions, open burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, open campfires, and fireworks, is prohibited. Smoking cigarettes outdoors is not allowed, unless in an enclosed vehicle or building, or a developed recreation site. Campfires in a pre-approved campground or enclosed fire pits are permitted.
As a reminder, fireworks on publicly managed lands are prohibited.
Please be advised that penalties for violating the fire ban include: Class-2 petty offense with fines ranging from $100 to $500, depending on the number of offenses. If a fire causes damage to another individual’s property, additional criminal charges may apply.
These fire restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
For more fire-related information on Colorado’s Western Slope, please visit:
http://www.westslopefireinfo.com/
