(TEMPLATE) DATE of NOTICE | Current Burn Restrictions

May contain: path, trail, outdoors, nature, boardwalk, bridge, vegetation, plant, and tree

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office no longer has any Burn Restrictions for unincorporated El Paso County.

Burning trash is NOT allowed at any time.
Please refer to the Burn Restriction Chart for permitted activities during fire restrictions.

For further information:

El Paso County Sheriff Fire Info

Fire Restrictions Chart

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Vegetation Maintenance (Slash Pile) Burns | Burn Permit Process

Obtaining a burn permit for the open burning of vegetative materials (such as slash piles) is a no cost, three-step process. Complete information may be found here: http://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/service/air-quality/open-burn-application

Recreational Fire Pits | General Information

Guidelines for Fire Pits:

Definitions

Bonfire: An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes. (2009 IFC)

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 $600.00 (or up to $1000.00 during Stage II Open Burning Restrictions) for each violation.

May contain: fire, forest fire, bonfire, and flame

Burning trash is NOT allowed at any time!

Burn Restrictions and Permits

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