Current Fire Restrictions:

 NO BURN DAYS: TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH

STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT - updated June 9th 

Stage I Fire Restrictions are in effect beginning at 6:00 a.m. on June 9 due to increasing fire danger and dry conditions.

Residents and visitors are asked to use extra caution when recreating or working outdoors. These restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and help protect our communities, natural resources, and first responders.

Please review the restrictions carefully and ensure you are in compliance before conducting any activities that could create sparks or open flames.

Under Stage I Fire Restrictions, the following are prohibited  within unincorporated Chaffee and Fremont County:

• Igniting, building, maintaining, or using any open flame fire — including campfires — except within designated fire grates in developed campgrounds or picnic areas.

• Outdoor smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, at a developed recreation site, or in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren of flammable materials.

• Use of fireworks or pyrotechnic devices of any kind.

• Welding or operating an acetylene or similar torch with an open flame, unless in a cleared area with firefighting equipment present.

• Operating any internal combustion engine without a properly installed and functioning spark arrestor.

 

Fremont County:  Downgraded to Stage I Fire Restriction 

On May 28th, 2026, Fremont County downgraded to Stage 1 fire restrictions.

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/co/fremont/sheriff/180579/content/fire-ban-status

 

NEW UPDATE:

As of March 27, 2026, Stage I Fire Restrictions have now been expanded to include ALL National Forest System lands, roads, and trails, as well as all designated dispersed campsites within the exterior boundaries of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, ALWAYS DIAL 911

Even if you're unsure, don't hesitate to report it. Dial 911 to notify local fire and emergency response teams. Every second counts when it comes to wildfire detection and response.

📌 Residents and visitors are strongly urged to review local ordinances, plan ahead, and exercise extra caution to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.

📞 If you see smoke or signs of fire — CALL 911 immediately.

Chaffee County Sherriff's Office and the South Arkansas Fire Protection District may implement temporary fire restrictions based on fire danger, weather conditions, and fuel moisture levels.