March 17, 2026

[Estes Valley Voice]

March 17, 2026 Open burning fire restriction begins Thursday at 8 a.m. The Estes Valley Fire Protection will begin Stage 1 Open Burning restrictions effective 8 a.m., March 19, 2026. These restrictions comply with the International Fire Code adopted by the district. The risk of wildfire in the Estes Valley is heightened by the unusually high temperatures predicted in the…

March 17, 2026 Open burning fire restriction begins Thursday at 8 a.m. The Estes Valley Fire Protection will begin Stage 1 Open Burning restrictions effective 8 a.m., March 19, 2026. These restrictions comply with the International Fire Code adopted by the district. The risk of wildfire in the Estes Valley is heightened by the unusually high temperatures predicted in the coming days, wind, and lack of moisture, especially snow. Specific information is included in the attached notice and on the district website. The district will closely monitor these conditions, and when the risk is reduced, it will discontinue this restriction. It’s important to note that this is not a fire ban and applies only within the boundaries of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, primarily to open fires not in permanent enclosures, pile burning, and other prescribed burning.

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