Burn Restrictions and Permits

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Current Burn Restrictions

Effective Immediately, Sheriff Roybal has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for El Paso County.

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Burning trash is NOT allowed at any time!

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Vegetation Maintenance (Slash Pile) Burns | Burn Permit Process

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Recreational Fire Pits | General Information

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Penalties for Non-Compliance with Open Burning Requirements

Violations of El Paso County Ordinance 19-001 are a Class 2 Petty Offense under C.R.S. 30-15-402 and may result in a citation and/or fines up to $600.…

Definitions

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Fire Restrictions Chart

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