Fire Conditions
Open Burning Guidelines And Fire Restrictions
Fire Weather Watch and Red Flag Warnings
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
NOAA – Current Fire Weather Link
What does a Watch or Warning mean in the Durango Fire District?
Suspended: All Issued DFPD Open Burn Permits
Highly Discouraged: Agricultural burns that are allowed through State Statue.
Discouraged: Recreation, Cooking, Warming Fires that are normally allowed without a permit.
Current Fire Restrictions
City of Durango – Fire Restrictions Enacted always. Per City Ordinance, No Open Burning in the city limits. Exception: Small campfires on private property.
La Plata County – Stage 1 Restrictions Rescinded, August 31, 2023
San Juan National Forest – Stage 1 Restrictions Rescinded, August 31, 2023
Bureau of Land Management – Stage 1 Restrictions Rescinded, August 31, 2023
Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Stage 1 Restrictions Enacted
Open Burning Guidelines
Open Burning Guidelines are in effect unless Fire Restrictions are enacted. Contact the Dispatch Center, prior to lighting the burn each day at 970-385-2900
La Plata County – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Guidelines are in effect when Fire Restrictions are enacted
