The United States Forest Service declared Friday the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, which includes all National Forest System lands in Larimer County, is now under Stage 1 fire restrictions.
This is the first time this year that this district has been under fire restrictions.
Stage 1 fire restrictions limit where visitors to the forest may build fires and certain potential fire-starting activities. According to a Forest Service press release, under the restriction visitors may not:
• Build or maintain a fire or use charcoal, coal, or wood stoves, except in permanent fire pits or fire grates within a developed recreation site (e.g., campgrounds where fees are charged).
• Smoke, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of all flammable materials.
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