Pitkin County, Colorado – June 28, 2018 – Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo, in cooperation with the Pitkin County Fire Chiefs and officials from the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, is implementing Stage II fire restrictions effective 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Saturday, June 29, 2018. The new fire restrictions are in effect until further notice and cover all State, public, private, incorporated and unincorporated lands within Pitkin County. Land management officials from USFS - White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management are implementing their own, concurrent Stage II fire restrictions along with Pitkin County. These new Stage II fire restrictions supersede the existing Stage I fire restrictions that have been in place since June 12, 2018. “Fire restrictions are implemented to reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of high to extreme fire danger,” said Sheriff DiSalvo Thursday evening. “We use data to guide us in making these decisions, and don’t take lightly the impact the restrictions have on our community. However, the impacts of inaction on our part are far greater and we must do everything we can to deter and prevent fires in Pitkin County.” “The health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pitkin County require that the use of open fires, equipment, and explosives be regulated in order to prevent wildfires under existing conditions.” Scott Thompson, Basalt/Snowmass Fire Chief. All residents and visitors who violate these fire restrictions will face penalties which may include fines and possible jail time. The Stage II fire restrictions shall apply to all people within Pitkin County for the following activities:
*Gas grills/stoves/lanterns using pressurized liquid or gas that include shut-off valves are permitted when used in an area at least three feet or more from flammable material such as grasses or pine needles.
The public is encouraged to visit www.pitkinemergency.com for more information about current fire restrictions. For media inquiries contact: Alex Burchetta Operations Commander, Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office [email protected] (970) 920-5300 The Pitkin County Sheriff is implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions effective at midnight on Friday, June 29, 2018.
Pitkin County joins the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Garfield, Gunnison and Eagle counties in implementing this more restrictive fire ban. Stage 2 means absolutely no campfires of any kind, no charcoal grills or barbecues, or the use of coal or wood burning stoves. All smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer or building is prohibited. If you have any questions please contact your local fire district, District Ranger or the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office at: Aspen Fire Protection District -- 970-925-5532 Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District -- 970-704-0675 Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District - 970-963-2491 Snowmass/Wildcat Fire Protection District -- 970-923-2212 Pitkin County Sheriff's Office -- 970-920-5300 White River National Forest -- 970-963-2255 Please refer to the chart below for further details: Press Release For Immediate Release Pitkin County Sheriff announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Effective immediately, June 12, 2018 Pitkin County, Colorado - June 12, 2018 -The Pitkin County Sheriff, with the support of all Fire Chiefs of Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt, and Carbondale, is imposing Stage 1 fire restrictions due to the unseasonably warm weather and lack of moisture this summer. The fuel moisture content of trees, grass and brush is significantly low and at risk of a devastating fire. The health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pitkin County require that the use of open fires, equipment, and explosives be regulated in order to prevent wildfires under existing conditions. The following open fire restrictions shall apply on all private and state lands in Pitkin County. The fire restrictions shall apply to the following persons and activities:
If you have any questions please contact your local fire district, District Ranger or the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office at: Aspen Fire Protection District -- 970-925-5532 Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District -- 970-704-0675 Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District - 970-963-2491 Snowmass/Wildcat Fire Protection District -- 970-923-2212 Pitkin County Sheriff's Office -- 970-920-5300 White River National Forest -- 970-963-2255 |
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