Fremont County Sheriff's Office issues Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, effective immediately
Mar 22, 2026
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) has issued Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, which will be effective immediately due to increased fire danger.FCSO says the following are prohibited: All campfires and fireworks Campfires in
developed areas (including fire rings) Trash barrel burning Open burning in both developed and undeveloped areas Slash and agricultural burning Charcoal grills Smoking outside of a vehicle, building, or cleared hard-surfaced area Welding, grinding, or torch use without proper fire suppression (water/extinguisher) and a spotter Operating machinery in undeveloped areas without a spark arrestorThey say the following is allowed with extreme caution: Welding, grinding, or torch use with proper fire suppression and a spotter Propane or pellet grills in developed areas with water available____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.
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