Unincorporated Jefferson County is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as of August 20, 2024.

Jeffco Stage 2 Fire Ban

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Stage 2 Fire Ban in Unincorporated Jefferson County

The fire ban was enacted due to current dry conditions and the continued high fire danger conditions within Jefferson County.

The building, maintaining, attending, or using any fire is prohibited during a Stage 2 fire ban. Recreational fires and/or campfires are prohibited

DEFINITION:

Recreational Fire: An outdoor fire burning material other than rubbish or debris where the fuel being burned is not contained in a portable outdoor fireplace or barbeque grill and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes. this includes fires in barrels and drums; fixed, permanent outdoor fireplaces; and barbeque pit fires.

Jefferson County Sheriffs Office badge inside a banned red circle over top of flames to indicate fire ban