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Emergency Management - Fire Restrictions CURRENT ROUTT COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTION INFORMATION: Routt County, Colorado – – PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 99-1, AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT FIRES IN UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF ROUTT COUNTY DURING PERIODS OF HIGH FIRE DANGER, THE ROUTT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO RESCIND ALL FIRE RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE AT 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012. THIS RESCISSION APPLIES TO ALL UNINCORPORATED PRIVATE AND STATE-OWNED LANDS OUTSIDE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES. However, rescinding the existing fire restrictions does not mean there is no fire danger; it just means the extreme conditions have somewhat moderated, and the cooler, shorter days and higher humidity have lowered the risk of wildfire spread. Until the County has received a significant snowfall to ward off fires, we urge outdoor enthusiasts to remain cautious and continue fire safety practices when working or recreating on public and private lands. At a minimum, please observe the following precautions: Never, ever leave a campfire unattended; even to go for a short hike. The wind can blow sparks and cause a wildfire. Build only a small fire on bare soil with brush cleared away, and try to use an existing fire ring. Pour water on the ashes and stir them, making sure the ashes and any unburned wood are cold to the touch before leaving. Sheriff Garrett Wiggins and Bob Struble would like to thank everyone for all their efforts over the past few months in minimizing the number of fires and keeping the active fires contained. Our success was a result of the cooperative endeavors of everyone involved. Should you have any questions, please call the Routt County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 879-1090 or the Routt County Office of Emergency Management at (970) 870-5551. Thank you for your cooperation.  Click on the printer icon to view the article in a print friendly format.