What are the Open Burning Regulations?
The following is a description of the Open Burning Regulations for all jurisdictions within the Clear Creek Fire Authority, which includes the towns of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Silver Plume, and Empire, as well as all unincorporated areas of Clear Creek County, except those that fall under the jurisdiction of the Evergreen Fire Protection District (far eastern Clear Creek County). Note that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment also governs open burning with regard to emissions Recreational Fires are defined as burning of materials other than rubbish where fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace or barbecue pit and with a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, or similar purposes. Recreational Fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material unless contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spre
