Stage 2 fire restrictions reinstated in Douglas County | Environment

On June 18, 2012, The Douglas County Board of Commissioners Reinstated Ordinance No. O-003-001, an ordinance restricting open fires and open burning in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County including the National Forest. By Order of Sheriff David A. Weaver Stage 2 fire restrictions shall be in place until further Executive Order of the Sheriff or formal action by the Board of County Commissioners.

Prohibited Activities:

• Open burning of any kind.
• Use and sale of fireworks.
• Use of charcoal grills and fires in chimineas, other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits.
• Campfires at developed campgrounds or picnic areas. 

Allowable Activities:

• Cooking on gas or liquid fueled stoves or grills.

Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $600.00 fine and a $22.00 surcharge. Additional information on fire restriction stages can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management website: http://www.dcsheriff.net/emergencymanagement/Fire_Restrictions.html

 

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