Fire Restrictions and prohibited activities at a glance:
Red Flag Fire Weather Warning

A combination of weather and fuels conditions determined by local fire managers for 3 hours or more in a 12-hour period. Examples: Frequent gusts of 25 mph or greater and relative humidity of 15% or less. Dry thunderstorms cover 15% or more of an area.
Avoid all outdoor activities that could cause a spark or flame.

Red Flag Weather Warnings are good opportunities to have your family walk through your Wildfire Action Plan and your Evacuation Checklist. Walkthroughs will keep everyone familiar with the steps to take under more relaxed conditions than when a wildfire is approaching.

Fire Restriction – Stage One

Building or maintaining any recreational fire is “not authorized” but use of gas-fueled, charcoal, or other fire-limiting appliances is allowed.
Prohibited items under a Jefferson County Stage 1 Fire Restriction:
1. Recreational fires/campfires
2. Bonfires
3. Fireworks
4. Smoking outdoors
Fire Ban – Stage Two

Only liquid-fueled or gas-fueled appliances are allowed; any appliance where the fire can be “turned off” rather than “put out.”
Prohibited items under a Jefferson County State 2 Fire Ban:
1. Recreational fires/campfires
2. Bonfires
3. Charcoal grills
4. Portable outdoor fireplaces/Chiminea
5. Fire pits
6. Fireworks
7. Sky lanterns
8. Smoking outdoors
9. Tiki torches
10. Chain saws without a spark arresting device
Visit www.jeffco.us/firerestrictions for details and definitions for fire restrictions, bans and alerts.