Effective Thursday, July 2, 2026, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place across unincorporated Douglas County, including Larkspur and Castle Pines, due to heightened fire danger.
These restrictions are implemented to reduce the risk of wildfires and ensure public safety throughout the county.
The Following Activities Are Not Allowed Under Stage 2 Restrictions:
Not allowed:
- Open burning of any kind.
- Use of fireworks – including professional firework displays
- Use of fires in chimineas, other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits.
- Campfires at developed campgrounds or picnic areas.
- Use of model rockets.
Allowed:
- 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
- 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.
We urge all residents and visitors to exercise caution and help us prevent wildfires during this high-risk period.
For full details on permitted uses and restrictions, please visit the Office of Emergency Management’s page.