Stage One fire restrictions due to extreme fire danger
Summary
Stage 1 fire restrictions are lifted after fire chiefs agreed conditions have improved — but officials warn it's still dry and residents should keep practicing fire safety.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; restrictions limit open burning and similar activities to reduce wildfire risk.
Residents and landowners regain freedom to burn and recreate, including farmers doing seasonal burning.
Fire districts face renewed wildfire risk if conditions worsen and restrictions must be reimposed.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners — October 6, 2026
Stage 1 fire restrictions are off after every county fire chief agreed at their monthly meeting that conditions allow it. Good news for rural property owners wanting to burn — but fire risk still applies.
Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026
Severe drought conditions pushed fire chiefs and the county fire warden to recommend Stage One fire restrictions. They now apply to unincorporated Laramie County only — city and town rules are separate — starting 8 a.m. the day after the vote.
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Board of County Commissioners — June 16, 2026
Stage 1 fire restrictions are lifted after fire chiefs agreed conditions have improved — but officials warn it's still dry and residents should keep practicing fire safety.
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