Larimer County extends fire restrictions
On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted 3- 0 on Tuesday to extend fire restrictions in unincorporated Larimer County. Despite recent precipitation, the danger of wildfire, forest, and grass fires remains extremely high due to above-normal temperatures, extended drought, and persistently windy, dry conditions.
Current fire restrictions were adopted on May 6, 2026 for the unincorporated portions of Larimer County. The restrictions will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m., July 21, 2026. This restriction includes limitations on combustible devices and incendiary devices.
The fire restriction is in effect for all climate zones in unincorporated Larimer County. In order to address fire risk while still accounting for different climate areas, Larimer County has implemented a zoned approach. The county is divided into three zones: below 6,000 feet; 6,000–9,000 feet; and above 9,000 feet. View a real-time, interactive map of the area here: https://aegis.larimer.gov/
Banned today:
- Contained Open Fires. This includes open fire in a permanently constructed, stationary masonry or metal fireplaces specifically designed for the purpose of combustion
- Uncontained Open Fires, including outdoor charcoal, pellet, and wood stoves/grills
- Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces
- Combustible devices
- Operating or using any device with an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrest device properly installed and in effective order
- Fireplaces or wood stoves located inside a residence
- Gas or liquid fueled fires, including grills and camping stoves
- Open burning (official forest management purposes)
- Execution of authorized burn permits
- “Permissible fireworks” which do not leave the ground, as defined in Colorado State Statute (C.R.S. 24-33.5-2001(11)).
Any person who knowingly violates these regulations can be fined.
