Grand Lake Fire

06/12/2026

As of...🕛👀Right now! Grand County has entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
What Stage One Restrictions Mean:

Under Stage One Restrictions, open fires in Grand County are prohibited outside of developed recreation sites, meaning dispersed campfires in forested areas are not permitted.

Please note that each municipality (town) within Grand County retains the authority to implement its own fire restrictions as determined by local government.

Information Line: The Grand County Fire Restrictions recorded phone line is 970-725-3852.

Current Status: View up-to-date restrictions at www.GCEmergency.com.

Enforcement: Our goal is voluntary compliance as we all do our part to prevent wildfires. To report a fire restriction violation, please contact the Grand County Communications Center at 970-725-3311. For your safety, please do not personally address violations; allow our deputies to handle the situation.

Penalty: A violation of Grand County Fire Restrictions is punishable by a $1,000.00 fine for each separate offense.

Prohibited Activities & Uses
The following activities are strictly prohibited under Stage One Fire Restrictions:
· Open Fires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire outside of a developed recreation site.
· Smoking: Smoking outdoors, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed campground or picnic area, or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren of all combustible materials.
· Chainsaws: Operating a chainsaw without a USDA- or SAE-approved spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order.
· Welding/Torches: Welding or operating torches with an open flame, except in an area at least ten feet in diameter that is barren of all combustible materials.
· Incendiary Devices: Using explosive or incendiary devices (excluding permissible fireworks).

Allowed Activities & Uses
The following activities are permitted under Stage One Fire Restrictions:
· Developed Sites: Open fires in developed campgrounds (with fees and hosts) or picnic areas featuring permanently constructed fire grates and/or charcoal grills.
· Stoves/Grills: Fires contained within liquid- or gas-fueled stoves, lanterns, heating devices, and wood pellet grills/stoves.
· Private Residences: Open fires at private residences within permanent or portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and/or grills.
· Fireworks: Permissible fireworks according to state statute, as well as permitted, professional fireworks displays within Grand County.

06/11/2026

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public that while river flows are lower and lack typical swift-water hazards this year, Colorado’s lakes, streams, and rivers still present significant safety risks. In Grand County,...

06/09/2026

UPDATE - The fire on Hwy 34 and CR 47 is out and contained. We want to thank all the passerby’s who stopped to help our firefighters.

Any more information will be released shortly.

Mop up of fire area is completed.
Thanks to Grand County EMS and Grand County Sheriff’s Office for the help.

Friendly reminder to all Grand County residents and visitors:
Please check current weather conditions, and fire restrictions before you have a recreational fire. You can look at the Grand County Wildfire Council website or call your local fire protection district for information.

06/04/2026

🔥 Live Fire Training Day 🔥
Great day on the training ground under blue skies as we put in solid work on low-visibility and victim rescue scenarios. Crews operated in real fire conditions, pushing skills, communication, and trust in each other to the next level.
Each evolution gave us the chance to work as a team—navigating zero visibility, locating and removing victims, and maintaining accountability every step of the way. After every drill, we regrouped to break things down—what went well, what we can improve, and how we keep getting better together.
Training like this is what prepares us for the real thing. Proud of the teamwork, effort, and commitment from everyone involved. 💪

06/04/2026

05/30/2026

We have baby goats at Grand Lake Fire today! 🥰

Come on by to our Safe and Savvy Preparedness Event and get in some sweet cuddles (and learn how you can be better prepared)!

See you soon- event ends at 3 PM

05/22/2026

📆Save the Date for free community chipping days! 📌July 25th at Grand Fire Protection District No. 1's Bud Wilson Station and 📌August 22nd on CR 466.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 The community is invited to the annual Town of Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25th at 10 a.m. Let’s come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Proudly presented by the Grand County Veterans, Alex Klein American Legion Post 88 Colorado, and the Town of Grand Lake.

📍 Grand Lake
🕙 10:00 AM
🔗 Learn more at TownOfGrandLake.com