Originally Posted by
valygrl
FYI, there's a state-wide fire ban in Colorado right now. Not sure if it applies to camp stoves in camp grounds. We are tinder-dry and on fire right now.
It looks like I can probably use my stove as things stand now. Most places are only at a stage one ban and I think I am probably OK even if they go to stage 2.
http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-ban-info.html says:
Stage 1 Fire Bans:
Prohibited Activities:
- Open burning of any kind.
- Use and sale of fireworks.
Allowable Activities:
Stage 2 Fire Bans:
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.
I do wonder how my route may be impacted, but will worry that more when the time is closer, or even when I get there.