In the interest of public safety and to protect natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions starting June 15 because of dry conditions and high fire danger. The restrictions apply to all public lands managed by the field office within Grand County and will remain in effect until rescinded.

“With fire danger on the rise, we’re putting these measures in place to keep people and public lands safe,” said acting Field Office Manager Olivia Clark in a June 12 press release. “We ask visitors to stay aware of changing conditions and do their part to help prevent wildfires and keep our communities safe.”

What are Stage 1 fire restrictions?

In addition to year‑round wildfire prevention rules, the following are restricted under Stage 1:

• Campfires: You may only have a campfire in agency-provided fire grates located in developed campgrounds and recreation sites. You can use stoves that use gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel. Fire pans and rock campfire rings are not acceptable.
• Smoking: Do not smoke unless you are inside a vehicle or building, at a developed recreation site, or in an outdoor area cleared of flammable materials (at least a 3-foot-wide barren spot).
• Explosives/exploding targets: Do not use exploding targets or other explosive materials.
• Torch or welding work: Do not use a welder (gas or arc) or operate a torch with an open flame unless you have a pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 ounces) and work in a cleared area that is at least 10 feet in diameter.
• Spark arrestors: You may only use chainsaws with a working USDA or SAE-approved spark arrestor. You must also have a chemical fire extinguisher (at least 8 ounces) and a round point shovel (at least 36 inches long) nearby. Do not operate any internal combustion engine without a working spark arresting device properly installed.

Learn about current federal and state fire restrictions using new Rocky Mountain Area Interagency Fire Restriction Dashboard. For more information about fire restrictions in KFO, please contact the field office at 970-724-3000.