06/27/2026
IMPORTANT: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Enacted 🚨
Due to dry, hot, and windy conditions, the La Plata County Sheriff has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated and county-owned lands, effective Friday, June 26.
🚫 STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
Open burning (including burn barrels and agricultural burning).
Campfires & Charcoal Grills (traditional wood/coal fires are banned).
Smoking outdoors (unless inside an enclosed vehicle/building or stopped in a 3-foot cleared, barren area).
Fireworks & Explosives of any kind.
✅ WHAT IS ALLOWED (With Exceptions):
Gas & Liquid Propane Grills: Allowed only if they have a pressurized shut-off valve.
Pellet Smokers: Allowed on private property only if they have an enclosed firebox and a 20-foot radius cleared of all vegetation.
Chainsaws & Internal Combustion Engines: Allowed only if equipped with a properly functioning spark arrestor, and you must have an 8oz extinguisher and a shovel immediately available.
Welding/Torch Work: Only allowed with written authorization or under strict 20-foot clearing safety zones with a dedicated fire watch and extinguisher on hand.
⚠️ Consequences
Violations are considered a Class 2 petty offense, carrying fines starting at $500 for a first offense, up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential liability for the full cost of fire suppression or property damage.
Visit our website for a full list of what Stage 2 entails: www.lpcgov.org
And sign up for LPC Alerts to make sure you're notified when an emergency happens: www.lpcgov.org/LPCAlerts
Restrictions may differ depending on where you are. The City of Durango, La Plata County, BLM lands, U.S. Forest Service lands, Tribal lands, and other jurisdictions may have different restrictions in place.
Stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and help protect our community! 🔥❌
