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    Lets get the word out!

    Find this news online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/n...d=FSEPRD549188
    Twitter: @usfsarp
    Contact: Cyd Janssen, Acting Public Affairs Officer 970-295-6604

    Date: July 6, 2017

    Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Enacts Fire Restrictions on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts
    BOULDER, Colo. – Stage I Fire Restriction went into effect this morning for all portions of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests that lie in Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park and Clear Creek counties due to a forecast of dry, warm conditions. The fire restrictions apply to all of the Boulder Ranger District and the Clear Creek Ranger District.

    The Stage 1 Fire Restrictions limit where and what type of fires visitors can have, along with other restrictions. They are in place until October 1, 2017, or rescinded, whichever is first. See the Boulder Ranger District orderand map and the Clear Creek District order and map for details.


    Within the fire restriction area, forest visitors cannot:
    · Build or maintain a fire or use charcoal, coal, or wood stoves, except within a developed recreation site (e.g., campgrounds where fees are charged).
    · Smoke, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of all flammable materials.
    · Operate a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and in effective working order, a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher kept with the operator, and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches readily available for use.
    · Weld or operate acetylene or other torch with open flame except in cleared areas of at least 10 feet in diameter and in possession of a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher.
    · Use explosives, including fireworks.
    · Discharge a firearm EXCEPT a person possessing a valid Colorado hunting license lawfully involved in hunting and harvesting game.
    Violation of any of these provisions of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions could result in a maximum fine of $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for more than six months, or both. If responsible for causing a wildfire, one could be held accountable for suppression costs of that fire.
    Forest Service staff will continue to monitor the situation and consider a variety of options to address conditions, including additional restrictions if weather remains dry and lessening or rescinding restriction if a rainy weather pattern starts.
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    Yes, people should be aware of this. It is not taken lightly.

    Personally I haven't had a campfire in about 15 years. The Hayman fire and "If responsible for causing a wildfire, one could be held accountable for suppression costs of that fire." is enough to steer me away from having a fire. When we went camping we made smores on the propane bbq grille.

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    What about a propane stove outside of a developed campground? Is a propane stove considered "maintain a fire"?

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    As i have read the bans, most do not consider propane stoves, propane grills, or propane fire pits an issue. These flames extinguish quickly and the heat dissipates from them rapidly when the fuel source is removed. Charcoal grills are a problem as they are what they burn and stay hot a long time. They are all different by county and "stage" though so it is best to know the rules where you are planning on going..
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    Better safe than sorry, ask a Ranger.

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    I love our propane fire pit for camping during bans.

    kinda like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Camp-Chef...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

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    From Douglas county, again these can vary by county, officiating body, and stage:



    STAGE 2

    Not allowed:


    • Open burning of any kind.
    • Use of fireworks – including professional firework displays
    • Use of fires in chimineas, other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits.
    • Campfires at developed campgrounds or picnic areas.


    Allowed:


    • Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, grills, fire pits or other gas or liquid fueled appliance.
    • Residential use of charcoal grill fires when such use is supervised by a responsible party at least 18 years of age.
    • Fires contained within fire places and wood burning stoves within buildings only
    • Fire suppression or fire department training fires.
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    I like having a fire, but only when the conditions warrant it, that's why I like that solar cooker. I really didn't think I'd ever REALLY use the thing when I got it, but it's been really nice to have on car camping trips.

    As far as having a fire.... the filter I use that allows me to carry GALLONS of water easily has made that an option, but without mass water availability... it's just not worth it.

    Thanks for the heads up.

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    Clear Creek County Stage 1 fire ban.

    http://www.co.clear-creek.co.us/Docu...nter/View/7769

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    All Colorado counties with bans, in map form. A lot of the high country is covered.

    http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html
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    JGRubicon previously posted:
    "As far as having a fire.... the filter I use that allows me to carry GALLONS of water easily has made that an option, but without mass water availability... it's just not worth it."

    Exactly. Typically when I camp, water is at a premium. "Wasting" water on a fire is a difficult choice. Not to mention that in the national parks it is often illegal to have a fire, particularly in the back-country.

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    I always check before I head out, also purchased a snowpeak firepit for when I can have a fire to prevent scorched earth and pack in pack out, even my ashes.

    https://www.rei.com/product/114852/s...carry-fire-kit

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    I just got an email that Park county has rescinded their fire ban.

    http://parkco.us/DocumentCenter/View/2915
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    Now an email from Douglas county with the same. I don't think we have had that much moisture.

    http://www.douglas.co.us/stage-1-fir...ouglas-county/
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    What lists are you on? I'd love to get these notices.

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    I am registered with both Douglas and Park counties CodeRED system which gives me some of the alerts. I am thinking both counties also have a "notify me" program where I registered for various items of interest to be emailed to me. I have properties in both of these counties so they are of concern to me, i am not sure about others in the state unfortunately.
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