Cities, Counties Issue Fire Bans

Pribble said the restrictions include no outside burning unless in constructed fire grate in a developed area.

Jefferson County's restrictions are a Stage 1 Fire Ban that includes no campfires except in a permanent structure, no fireworks and no smoking except in a vehicle or cleared area. The restrictions are for unincorporated Jefferson County.

Golden's restrictions prohibit all open burning including bonfires, open flame torches and welding in wildfire risk areas and model rockets.

There are exceptions for outdoor cooking fires in commercial gas fueled grills, enclosed wood or wood pellet grills or smokers, enclosed outdoor fireplaces or chimineas and powered yard equipment for landscape purposes.

The Golden Fire Department's temporary fire restrictions

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