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FAQ: Burn Bans and Restrictions

Can I use my charcoal grill? 

  • 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 7lb 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 are PROHIBITED during a Burn Ban.
 

Can I operator a wood chipper?

Yes, as long as you have a 7lb 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 outdoor fire in any style of fire pit. 

 

For more information please click the link below: 

Park County Ordinance 2021-04 

An infographic detailing fire ban activities allowed under different restrictions (Red Flag, Stage I, Stage II) by Park County.