As of October 8, 2024, Sheriff Darren Weekly has moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions until further notice.
“Out of an abundance of caution, I have made the decision to move from Stage 1 to Stage 2 fire restrictions. This decision is necessary to protect our community and natural resources. We urge everyone to take these restrictions seriously to help prevent wildfires during this critical period.” – Sheriff Weekly.
Stage 2 means NO open burning of any kind, NO use of fireworks – including professional firework displays, NO fires in chimineas, other portable fireplaces, or patio fire pits, NO campfires at developed campgrounds or picnic areas, and NO use of model rockets.
Allowed activities include fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, grills, fire pits, or other gas or liquid-fueled appliances. Residential use of charcoal grill fires when such use is supervised by a responsible party at least 18 years of age. Fires contained within fireplaces and wood-burning stoves within buildings only, as well as fire suppression or fire department training fires.
Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000.00 fine and a $10.00 surcharge.
