El Paso County Enacts Stage II Fire Restrictions Due to High Wildfire Risk
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-20T06:01:51.190Z
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El Paso County is under Stage II Fire Restrictions, effective February 16 at 1 p.m., due to high fire danger, low moisture, and elevated wildfire risk. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office announced...
El Paso County is under Stage II Fire Restrictions, effective February 16 at 1 p.m., due to high fire danger, low moisture, and elevated wildfire risk. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office announced the restrictions, emphasizing the need to protect lives, homes, and critical infrastructure.
The Stage II restrictions prohibit activities that could easily spark a fire. Open flames and fireworks are banned. Smoking is restricted to designated areas to prevent fires started by discarded cigarettes. C
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