~ Colorado Springs, CO - On Friday, October 11th at 12 p.m., the Colorado Springs Fire Department Fire Marshal Brett Lacey announced the implementation of burn restrictions for the city. This decision comes as a result of dry fuels and unfavorable weather conditions, which pose a potential threat to the safety of residents and the city.

According to Marshal Lacey, these restrictions are necessary to prevent any potential fire activity and ensure the protection of both the city and its inhabitants. The following activities are prohibited during this time:

- Any type of fire, whether open or contained, in undeveloped wildland areas, brushy areas or grassy areas.

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- Recreational fires.

- Bonfires.

- Open or prescribed burns.

- Outdoor smoking in all city parks and open spaces.

- Small internal combustion engines operated without a properly installed, maintained and functioning spark arrestor.

- Recreational fireworks/devices requiring ignition such as sparklers, snakes, aerials, comets, flares, flyers, fountains, missiles, mortars, spinners, punks, rockets and shells (prohibited at all times).

- Trash/rubbish burning (prohibited at all times).

Residents are also advised to sign up for emergency alerts at peakalerts.org to receive important messages regarding fires and evacuations if necessary. The Burn Restriction Order 2024-R1 is now in effect.

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