Fire Restrictions Now at Stage 1 Through November 3, 2026
9-8-26 Update
According to the Loveland Reporter-Herald newspaper, the Larimer County Commissioners voted to reduce the current fire restrictions to Stage 1 through November 3, 2026.
The paper states that "Stage 1 restrictions allow for a number of fire uses that have been prohibited for most of the summer, including fires in designated firepits at established campgrounds. Also allowed now are outdoor cooking equipment as well as charcoal grills and backyard firepits." Campfires outside of designated firepits are not allowed.
7-21-26 Update
The Larimer County Commissioners voted to extend the current fire restrictions to September 8, 2026.
This information on the current extension and fireworks use is from the Larimer County "Spotlights" page ( https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2026/07/21/larimer-county-extends-fire-restrictions ):
Larimer County extends fire restrictions
On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted 2- 0 on Tuesday to extend fire restrictions in unincorporated Larimer County. The danger of wildfire, forest, and grass fires remains extremely high due to above-normal temperatures, extended drought, and persistently windy, dry conditions.
Current fire restrictions were adopted on May 6, 2026 for the unincorporated portions of Larimer County. The restrictions will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sept. 8, 2026. This restriction includes limitations on combustible devices and incendiary devices.
The fire restriction is in effect for all climate zones in unincorporated Larimer County. In order to address fire risk while still accounting for different climate areas, Larimer County has implemented a zoned approach. The county is divided into three zones: below 6,000 feet; 6,000–9,000 feet; and above 9,000 feet. View a real-time, interactive map of the area here: https://aegis.larimer.gov/
Banned today:
Contained Open Fires. This includes open fire in a permanently constructed, stationary masonry or metal fireplaces specifically designed for the purpose of combustion
Uncontained Open Fires, including outdoor charcoal, pellet, and wood stoves/grills
Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces
Combustible devices
Operating or using any device with an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrest device properly installed and in effective order
Allowed:
Fireplaces or wood stoves located inside a residence
Gas or liquid fueled fires, including grills and camping stoves
Open burning (official forest management purposes)
Execution of authorized burn permits
“Permissible fireworks” which do not leave the ground, as defined in Colorado State Statute (C.R.S. 24-33.5-2001(11))
Any person who knowingly violates these regulations can be fined. The full resolution is attached and includes additional definitions and clarifying information.
Updated 9-8-26 by Lisa Coalwell
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