Fueled by warm, dry conditions, the wildfire danger in El Paso County has prompted Stage II Fire Restrictions, effective at 1 p.m. February 16 for all unincorporated areas. The Sheriff's Office is urging public cooperation to reduce wildfire risks. Sheriff Joseph Roybal, in his role as Fire Warden, decided to implement the restrictions after consulting with Fire Chiefs from the Pikes Peak region, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office reported. This collaborative approach seeks to proactively prote