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Sopris Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

Stage 1

Safety brief

Updated

Low fire danger today.

The Willow fire is 7,359 acres and 92% contained. Campfires are prohibited in the backcountry but allowed in permanent fire pits at developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Propane and gas stoves are permitted with safety requirements. Check current conditions before your trip as fire danger is low but can change.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresRestricted

Campfires prohibited in backcountry except in permanent metal/concrete fire pits at developed sites.

Conditions

  • Only allowed in permanent metal or concrete fire pits installed by USFS at developed recreation sites
  • Fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes prohibited

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
2026-21
Campground campfiresAllowed

Campfires allowed in permanent metal/concrete fire pits at developed campgrounds and picnic areas.

Conditions

  • Only in permanent metal or concrete fire pits installed and maintained by USFS
2026-21
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Propane and gas stoves allowed with safety requirements.

Conditions

  • Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas and can be turned on and off
  • Must be used in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
  • Fully enclosed metal stove with chimney at least 5 feet long and mesh screen spark arrestor (¼ inch or less opening) allowed in area cleared of flammable materials within 10 feet
2026-21
Welding and grindingRestricted

Welding and torch work allowed with safety requirements.

Conditions

  • Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
  • Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 oz. capacity, Class 2A rating) must be kept with operator

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
2026-21
ExplosivesProhibited

Explosives prohibited.

Exceptions

  • Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
  • Federal, State, Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
2026-21

Restrictions last checked

Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast

Estimated AQI*

0max avg 0 µg/m³ around 4 PM

Good wildfire smoke

Next 24 hours

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 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
Oct 25, 2:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 3:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 4:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 5:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 6:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 7:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 8:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 9:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 10:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 25, 11:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 12:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 1:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 2:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 3:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 4:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 5:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 6:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 7:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 8:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 9:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 10:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 11:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 12:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Oct 26, 1:00 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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Last 30 days

Changed from Moderate to Low on Oct 15.

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