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South Platte Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 1Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the South Platte Ranger District. Campfires are allowed with conditions in permanent fire pits at developed sites, or with approved stoves and cleared areas. Propane stoves are permitted if cleared of flammable materials within three feet. Always check current conditions and specific regulations for your exact location before heading out.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed only in permanent metal/concrete fire pits at developed sites, or gas/liquid devices in cleared 3-ft area, or enclosed metal stove with 5-ft chimney in 10-ft cleared area.
Conditions
- Allowed only in permanent metal/concrete fire pits at developed sites
- Or device solely fueled by liquid/gas turnable on/off in area cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet
- Or fully enclosed metal stove with 5-ft chimney and ¼-inch mesh spark arrestor in 10-ft cleared area
Exceptions
- Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel in official duty
Campground campfiresRestricted
Allowed in permanent metal/concrete fire pits at developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
Conditions
- Must use permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate installed and maintained by USFS at developed recreation sites
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Allowed if device can be turned on/off in area cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas and turnable on/off
- Must be used in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed in cleared 10-ft area with fire extinguisher present.
Conditions
- Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with minimum 8 oz. capacity and Class 2A rating must be kept with operator
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel in official duty
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
2max avg 0.3 µg/m³ around 1 AM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 7:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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