Burn Permits

Burn Permits are required within the Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District for any type of open vegetation burning. Firewood and other natural vegetation may be burned. Burning household goods, treated lumber, or other trash is prohibited.

Residential fire pits/recreational fires no longer require a burn permit, however must be located/conducted in accordance with our safety guidelines and burn restrictions. We do offer courtesy inspections of your fire pit to help ensure fire safety. Call us at 719-591-0960. View the guidelines/safety information for Recreation Fires and Portable Fire Pits/Places

Further questions about open burns may be directed to the Fire Marshall/Division of Fire & Life Safety via the Contact link.

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Burn Restrictions

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office implements county-wide burn restrictions based on current fire danger as indicated by weather and fire fuels.

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BBQ Grills at Residential Homes, Apartments, and Condos

Every year thousands of costly and sometimes deadly fires occur due to the use of BBQ Grills being used on balconies. These fires are usually caused…

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Recreation Fires and Portable Fire Pits/Places

INTRODUCTION

Contact the Fire Marshal / Fire & Life Safety Division

Open Burning Permit Instructions (for Vegetation management)

Permits must be approved by the El Paso County Department of Public Health, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, and the Cimarron Hills Fire…

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