After consultation with the WMFPD Fire Chief and a thorough review of current fire danger conditions, Sheriff and Fire Warden Rich Smith has implemented Stage One Fire Restrictions for Custer County. Stage One Fire Restrictions are now in effect, and the following activities are prohibited by statute:
⢠Open burning, with exceptions for fires and campfires within permanently constructed fire grates in developed campÂgrounds and picnic grounds; charcoal grills and wood-burning stoves at private resiÂdences in areas cleared (three feet distance) of all flammable materials.
⢠The use of any fireworks without a professional display permit, outdoor pyroÂtechnics such as explosive targets, or model rockets.
⢠Outdoor smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter, barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
⢠Welding or operating an acetylene or similar torch with an open flame is prohibÂited except in an area cleared of vegetation.
⢠No internal combustion engine operaÂtion without a spark arresting device propÂerly installed and in working order.
⢠Prescribed burns: any previously issued permits for such burns are revoked.
These restrictions took effect on March 13, 2025, will remain in effect until they are modified pursuant to Custer County ResoluÂtion 18-17.
For updates on restrictions and guideÂlines, please go to: https://custersheriff.colÂorado.gov/
â Press release by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office
