Basalt Shooting Range Closes Due to Extreme Fire Danger

Basalt shooting range closes due to extreme fire danger

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has temporarily closed the shooting range at Basalt State Wildlife Area due to extreme fire danger, effective Friday, Aug. 8. This closure will remain in place until further notice, according to a press release. The decision comes after Eagle County, Pitkin County, and White River National Forest all entered into Stage 2 fire restrictions. CPW worked with partners at White River National Forest, Roaring Fork Fire Resc…

Eagle County enters Stage 2 fire restrictions amid ‘extreme’ conditions

Due to the extremely high fire danger, all of Eagle County entered Stage 2 fire restrictions on Friday. The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with local fire chiefs, state and federal partners, and other experts regarding fire danger, decided to implement the restrictions effective at 12:01 a.m. The decision to enact restrictions is based on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors such as predicted weath…

Stage 2 fire restrictions implemented in Eagle County

The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday issued the following press release on Stage 2 fire restrictions: Due to the extremely high fire danger in Eagle County, Eagle County has implemented “Stage 2” fire restrictions that took effect on Friday morning, August 8, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.   The Eagle County Sheriff has consulted with local fire chiefs, state and federal partners, and other experts regarding fire danger and has decided to implemen…