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Sopris Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

Stage 2

Safety brief

Updated

High fire danger today.

The Willow fire is 7,534 acres and 80% contained, with a growing but more contained trend. Fire danger is high in the Sopris Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry, dispersed camping areas, and developed campgrounds. Gas-powered stoves are allowed if cleared of flammable materials within three feet. Always check current conditions and specific site regulations before your trip.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresProhibited

No campfires in backcountry or dispersed camping areas.

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
CO-WRF-2026-14
Campground campfiresProhibited

No campfires or charcoal in developed campgrounds and recreation sites.

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
CO-WRF-2026-14
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Gas-powered stoves allowed if in area barren or cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet.

Conditions

  • Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off
  • Area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
CO-WRF-2026-14
Welding and grindingProhibited

Welding and acetylene/torch operations with open flame are prohibited.

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
CO-WRF-2026-14
ExplosivesProhibited

Using explosives is prohibited.

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
CO-WRF-2026-14

Restrictions last checked

Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast

Estimated AQI*

0max avg 0 µg/m³ around 3 AM

Good wildfire smoke

Next 24 hours

Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM

District average10th–90th percentile

* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.

Hourly wildfire-smoke PM2.5 forecast across the district
Local timeDistrict averagep10p90Estimated AQI*Smoke category
Sep 9, 7:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 8:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 9:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 10:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 11:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 7:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 8:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 9:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 10:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 11:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good 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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Changed from Very High to High on Sep 4.

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