05/28/2026
🔥LARIMER COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED: MAY 6-JULY 21, 2026
Despite recent precipitation, the danger of wildfire, forest, and grass fires remains extremely high due to above-normal temperatures, extended drought, and persistently windy, dry conditions. On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted 3-0 on Tuesday to extend fire restrictions.
CURRENTLY RESTRICTED:
❌Contained Open Fires. This includes open fire in a permanently constructed, stationary masonry or metal fireplaces specifically designed for the purpose of combustion
❌Uncontained Open Fires, including outdoor charcoal, pellet, and wood stoves/grills
❌Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces
❌Combustible devices
❌Operating or using any device with an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrest device properly installed and in effective order
CURRENTLY ALLOWED:
✔️Fireplaces or wood stoves located inside a residence
✔️Gas or liquid fueled fires, including grills and camping stoves
✔️Open burning (official forest management purposes)
✔️Execution of authorized burn permits
✔️“Permissible fireworks” which do not leave the ground, as defined in Colorado State Statute (C.R.S. 24-33.5-2001(11))
PLEASE use good judgment if you're performing one of the activities that are allowed. Always be aware of your surroundings and play it smart. Preventing wildfire is everyone's responsibility!
These restrictions ONLY apply to unincorporated Larimer County; municipalities (towns/cities) set their own restrictions. Read the full resolution and check out an interactive map here: https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2026/05/27/larimer-county-extends-fire-restrictions