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Espanola Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Low fire danger today.
Fire danger is low in the Espanola Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in both developed campgrounds and backcountry areas. Propane and LPG stoves are allowed if used in cleared areas. Check current weather and specific location details before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in developed campgrounds.
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and LPG devices allowed if turned on/off and used in barren/cleared areas.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG
- Must be able to be turned on and off
- Use only in area barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and acetylene torches prohibited 10 AM–6 PM.
Conditions
- Prohibition applies 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 or written determination exempting them
ExplosivesRestricted
Blasting and explosives prohibited 10 AM–6 PM; allowed outside those hours under special use authorization.
Conditions
- Prohibition applies 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Must have special use authorization/contract
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 or written determination exempting them
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