09/03/2026
Stage I Fire Ban in Effect - 9/2/2026
Stage I Fire Ban Restricts Open Burning in Teller County, CO. No open burning of materials not contained in an outdoor fireplace or permanent fire ring. No explosives, fireworks, or model rockets.
1. Open burning is banned on private and public lands in Teller County, State of Colorado, except as allowed for by this Resolution.
2. The following activities are allowed under this Resolution:
a) use of charcoal grills, pellet grills, smokers, gas barbecues, gas firepits, turkey fryers, liquid fueled gas stoves or lanterns, in each case that are at least 10 feet away from combustible materials.
b) Campfires that are contained in a permanent fire ring located in developed and designated picnic and/ or campgrounds on public or private lands for public use. Designated fire rings must be at least 25 feet away from all structures. Fire rings must be less than 3 feet in diameter or 3 feet in length and width, and must be at least 18 inches in depth. A water supply or other approved fireยญextinguishing / fire extinguisher must be readily available. All campfires must be attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishing equipment until the fire is completely out.
c) Campfires that are contained in designated fire rings, or permanent brick and mortar fire pits, or fire grates on other private property not used for public picnic areas or campgrounds. Fire rings, pits and grates must be at least 25 feet away from all structures and must be less than 3 feet in diameter or 3 feet in length and width, and must be at least 18 inches in depth. A water supply or other approved fire-extinguishing / fire extinguisher must be readily available. All campfires must be attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishing equipment until the fire is completely out.
d) Fires in fireplaces within buildings anywhere within Teller County.
e) Use of chainsaws with approved fire-extinguishing / fire extinguisher readily available.
f) Outdoor welding or cutting with approved fire-extinguishing / fire extinguisher readily available.
g) Smoking in areas clear of all flammable or combustible materials, or designated smoking areas.
3. The following are prohibited under this Resolution:
a) Burning of materials not contained in an outdoor fireplace or permanent fire ring described in Section 2 above.
b) Use of any explosives (except for permitted mining operations).
c) Use of fireworks of any type (except commercial fireworks within city limits).
d) Firing of model rockets.
e) Burning of irrigation ditches unless completely surrounded by irrigated farmlands where burning is necessary for crop survival.
4. This Resolution shall be enforced by the Sheriff of Teller County or by the administering agencies of state and federal lands located therein. An exemption to this Resolution shall be granted only by the administering agency, and only if the proposed action is deemed by the Sheriff or the state or federal administering agency to be safe.
5. Possession of a current Teller County Burn Permit does not constitute an exemption to this Resolution. Open burning normally regulated by a Teller County Burn Permit is prohibited while this Resolution is in effect.
6. These restrictions on open burning shall be in effect immediately, beginning September 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Board of County Commissioners.
APPROVED this 2nd day of September 2026 at the Board of County Commissioners of Teller County, Colorado, Special Meeting held at 800 Research Drive in Woodland Park, Colorado.
https://www.tellercounty.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Stage-I-Fire-Ban-in-Effect-25
