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Burn Restrictions are in place for Elbert and El Paso Counties. See below for details.
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Winter is upon us!

Clear your garage and home of excessive stored papers and other items that can fuel a fire.

Keep dead vegetation away from the edge of the house.

Check the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms!

Keep a "winter survival kit" inside of your home and vehicles. These kits should include necessary items in case of major snow event. Items such as blankets, flashlights, non perishable foods, water, etc..

Check propane bottles, regulators and piping for campers, grills, etc. for leaks and cracks before use. Never store propane indoors.

Burn restrictions are in place in El Paso and Elbert Counties! Please continue to use caution outdoors!

Weather Safety Tips

Be sure to have your vehicles tires checked by your mechanic. The key to avoiding slide offs is to have good traction! Remember, unless its an essential need it is always safest to stay home when the roads are icy.

Long exposure times to the cold can cause medical problems. Be aware of signs and symptoms of frost bite and hypothermia. If working outside, work in short increments to avoid cold emergencies..

Protect your property. Keep grass and excesive weeds trimmed and remove combustible materials from the edges of your house. Even in winter, grass fires are still a major threat!

Be aware of changing weather patterns, and keep an eye on the forecast. Be Prepared.

El Paso County Sheriff has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Elbert County Sheriff has implemented Stage I Burn Restrictions

https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/sites/default/files/resources/resources/Fire-8.5x11.pdf

https://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/current_burn_restriction_stage.php

Please be very cautious when operating machinery, shooting, or using other equipment outdoors. An abundant supply of dry fuels can lead to the rapid spread of wildfires.

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Open Burning Information

Get a permit BEFORE you burn.

El Paso County

“Stage I Restrictions”: Prohibits the following activities:

Open fire and open burning, excepting fires and campfires within permanently constructed fire grates, charcoal grills and wood burning stoves in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds, or private residences in areas cleared of all flammable materials, other than those exceptions in Section 9 below.

The sale or use of fireworks.

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 that is barren of and cleared of all flammable materials.

“Stage 2 Restrictions”: Prohibits the following activities:

All open fire and open burning as defined other than those exceptions/exemptions as noted in Section 10 below.

The sale or use of fireworks.

Outdoor smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building.

To apply for burn permit in the El Paso County section of Calhan FPD's district, please follow link below and fill out an application through El Paso County Public Health.

Links for El Paso County:

El Paso County Ordinance 19-001

El Paso County Burn Permit

El Paso County

Elbert County

Stage I

The following activities are NOT allowed without a permit:

Open burning

Outdoor smoking

The following activities Are Allowed:

Charcoal Grills

Fires in approved portable containers

Outdoor welding or hot work

The sale and use of fireworks

Smoking in an enclosed vehicle or building

Smoking in a developed recreation site

Smoking while stopped in a 3ft wide barren area

Stage II

The following activities are NOT allowed without a permit:

Open Burning

Outdoor Smoking

The sale or use of fireworks

Use of educational rockets

The following activities Are Allowed:

Charcoal Grills

Fires in approved portable containers

Outdoor welding or hot work

Smoking in an enclosed vehicle or building

Smoking in a developed recreation site

Smoking while stopped while in a 3ft wide barren area

Stage III

The following activities are NOT allowed without a permit:

Open burning of any kind (including welding and hot work)

Outdoor smoking

The sale or use of fireworks

Use of educational rockets

Use of indoor fireplaces and stoves without a spark arrestor.

Use of recreational vehicles without a spark arrestor

The following activities Are allowed:

Smoking in an enclosed vehicle or building

Smoking in a developed recreation site

Smoking while stopped in a 3ft wide barren area

To apply for burn permit in Elbert County section of Calhan FPD's district, please follow link below to learn about Elbert County Burn Ordinance and fill out a CALHAN FIRE BURN PERMIT APPLICATION.

Links for Elbert County:

Elbert County Burn Ordinance 06-01

Elbert County Burn Ban Information

Calhan Fire Burn Permit Application

Elbert County

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Winter is upon us!

El Paso County Sheriff has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Elbert County Sheriff has implemented Stage I Burn Restrictions

Open Burning Information

El Paso County

​​“Stage I Restrictions”: Prohibits the following activities:

“Stage 2 Restrictions”: Prohibits the following activities:

Links for El Paso County:

Elbert County

Stage I

The following activities are NOT allowed without a permit:

The following activities Are Allowed:

Stage II

The following activities are NOT allowed without a permit:

The following activities Are Allowed:

Stage III

The following activities are NOT allowed without a permit:

The following activities Are allowed:

Links for Elbert County:

“Stage I Restrictions”: Prohibits the following activities: