Fire Department

North Park Fire Rescue Authority

515 Harrison Street,
PO Box 708, Walden, CO 80480

Chief Jeff Benson

STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE 12:01 A.M. AUGUST 16, 2025

STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS

"Open Fire" or "Open Burning" shall be defined as any outdoor fire, including, but not limited to, campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, slash fires, the lighting of fused explosives and fireworks of any kind or brand, and the burning of trash and debris; excepting therefrom, the following from this definition of open fire or open burning under Level 2 Fire Restrictions on private or state lands:

1. fires in mechanical stoves, lanterns, heating devices or appliances fueled by bottled or liquid gas - such devices must meet the underwriter's specifications for safety and have a regulator and gas control which allow the operator to turn the flame on and off

2. fires in fireplaces within buildings

3. professional fireworks displays authorized by the governing body of the unit of local government within whose jurisdiction the fireworks display is to be conducted.

4. charcoal grill fires at private residences and retail food establishments as defined in C.R.S. § 25-4-1602(14)

STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS-PENALTY ASSESSMENTS 

-Graduated Fine Schedule 

1st Offense - $250, plus $10 surcharge 

2nd Offense -$500, plus $10 surcharge

3rd Offense - $1,000, plus $10 surcharge

We need to work together to reduce and minimize any additional strain on our Emergency Services and Medical Personnel, as well as the people, friends and neighbors in our communities.