Routt County returns to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Routt County Fire Restrictions will return to Stage 1 as of Wednesday, according to a news release from the county.
“Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-002, 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to return to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective at 12:01 am, September 10, 2025, and will remain in effect until rescinded,” the news release stated.
The order rescinds the Stage 2 restrictions that had been in place for four weeks.
The news release states that “fire restrictions are considered only when very high or extreme fire danger exists and is predicted to persist.”
“This determination is based upon current conditions, long-term weather forecasts, and upon the heavy, dry fuel loading which creates the potential for uncontrollable fires,” the release adds.
Questions about fire restrictions should be directed to local fire protection chiefs, (see list of contact information below), or the Routt County Office of Emergency Management at 970-870-5551.
North Routt Fire Protection District – Matt Mathisen, 970.879.6064
Oak Creek Fire Protection District – Kenyon Shephard, 970.736.8104
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue – Chuck Cerasoli, 970.879.7170
West Routt Fire Protection District – Trevor Guire, 970.276.3511
Yampa Fire Protection District – Machia ‘Ky’ Cox, 970.846.2169
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