Stage 1 fire restrictions ordered for the City of Manitou Springs [Video]

MANITOU SPRINGS — The City of Manitou Springs will move to the following Stage 1 fire restrictions starting at noon on Friday, October 11.

Stage 1 fire restrictions include the following guidelines:

• Open fires and barbecues are prohibited except in permanently constructed fire rings within the city’s RV and camping parks
• Private residential charcoal grills, smokers, wood-burning fireplaces and fire pits are allowed provided they have properly fitting screen covers and are separated from structures or other combustible material by at least 15 feet
• Outdoor smoking of any tobacco products is prohibited
• Smoking is allowed within 15 feet of a city-approved disposal sites
• Getting rid of lit tobacco products outside of approved disposal sites is prohibited

Exceptions include:

• Gas-fueled grills and liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves used outdoors are as long as they are at least 10 feet from combustible materials
• Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves within private residences that comply with the city’s building and fire codes

The Manitou Springs Fire Department will adjust restrictions based on the following:

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