Outdoor Grills, Off-Roading and More Included in Heightened Fire Restrictions in Eagle County

Outdoor grills, off-roading and more included in heightened fire restrictions in Eagle County

In an effort to address confusion over fire restriction communications, Eagle County officials are moving toward a model that provides more clarity, according to a Friday announcement from the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. “Automatic upgrades to Stage 3, during ‘Red Flag Warnings,’ are being temporarily suspended. However, because of the ongoing threat of fires, Stage 2 restrictions for unincorporated Eagle County are now stronger,” according t…

Streamlined fire restrictions now in effect for unincorporated Eagle County

The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office on Friday issued the following press release on new streamlined fire restrictions for unincorporated Eagle County: We hear your concerns. Frequent shifts between Stage 2 and 3 fire restrictions due to the severe fire risk, coupled with Red Flag Warnings, have caused confusion amongst our community and partners, and we appreciate your feedback. That’s why we’re making a change.  Automatic upgrades to Stage 3, du…