Burn Fire Risk Level as of:

Level 5 - Total Ban


Burn Ban in effect
at this time.​

Open Air Burning NOT​ allowed in the Hartsel Fire District.
Burn Ban F.A.Q.'s 
  • Can I use my charcoal grill? (A Charcoal grill uses either charcoal briquettes or natural lump charcoal as their fuel source. )
While you do not need a burn permit to operate your charcoal grill they are PROHIBITED during a Burn Ban. 
​
  • Can I use my propane fire pit? (A propane fire fit has a propane tank that is connected via a gas line to a burner, which is a metal tube with holes that release propane gas)
You do not need a burn permit to operate your propane fire pit and they ARE ALLOWED during a Burn Ban.

  • Can I operate my chainsaw to clear for a building or fire mitigation? 
​Yes, as long as you have a 10lb ABC or 2 ½ gallon pressurized or equivalent fire extinguisher, and large size pointed shovel readily available for quick use. 

  • Can I use my Gas (propane) Grill?
You do not need a burn permit to operate your Gas Grill and they ARE ALLOWED during a Burn Ban.

  • Can I operate my outdoor smoker? 
You may operate your outdoor smoker only if you are using propane as your heat source. Wood fuel sourced smokers are PROHIBITED during a Burn Ban.

  • May I have a fire in my indoor fireplace for heat?
Yes, indoor fireplaces ARE ALLOWED as a way to heat your home during a Burn Ban.

  • Can I operate my outdoor fully contained wood burning furnace / broiler used to heat my home and water?
Yes, your fully contained wood burning furnace / broiler used to heat as a way to heat your home and provide hot water IS ALLOWED during a Burn Ban.

  • Can I burn Tiki Torches?
While you do not need a burn permit to burn Tiki Torches they re PROHIBITED during a Burn Ban.

  • Can I operator a wood chipper?
Yes, as long as you have a 10lb ABC or 2 ½ gallon pressurized or equivalent fire extinguisher, and large size pointed shovel readily available for quick use. ​

  • Can I have a fire at a Short Term Rental (STR) / Vacation Rental?
Depends.
  • Yes, as long as you operating a gas/propane fire pit (see above for description)
  • No, if you are burning a wood fueled fire pit, including campfire in any style of fire pit. 
FOREST ORDER UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

FOREST ORDER
USDA FOREST SERVICE
PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FORESTS
CIMARRON AND COMANCHE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS
San Carlos Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District,
South Park Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District

​FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
Click link below for most current information.
​
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd644152​