Deputies in Colorado’s Summit County responded to multiple reports of illegal campfires last week, issuing summons for several. Summit County is currently in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, meaning building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire is prohibited.
Additionally the use or sale of of fireworks, the use of tracer ammunition or any projectile that contains explosive material, incendiary material or other flammable chemical substance, the use of recreational explosives, or the disposal of any burning object outdoors, including any cigarette, cigar or match is prohibited.
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of dispersed campsite occupants having an illegal campfire. UP arrival, the deputies found a group of multiple campers around an active campfire. They were informed about the violation and agreed to extinguish the fire, and the individual on site who accepted responsibility was issued a summons.
In another incident, deputies contacted a man who was having an illegal campfire on the side of Highway 91. The man was advised about the Stage 1 fire ban before he extinguished the fire. He was issued a summons to appear for the violation.