Colorado River Fire Rescue

1850 Railroad Avenue | Rifle, Colorado 81650
Telephone, (970) 625-1243 | Fax, (970) 625-2963 | www.crfr.us

Press Release

To all CRFR burn permit users:

Effective 11:59 p.m. 3/26/2026

Due to dry vegetation conditions, many out of control burns, and lack of moisture in the ground. We at CRFR are Requesting all burns to be completed by 1:00 p.m. every day. As always, open burning is not allowed during Red Flag Warnings or wind conditions over 5 mph.

Please help us monitor this situation and maintain safety for all our citizens and their property.

We will continue to monitor the fuels and weather to determine the future of burn permits and open burning.

For additional information, please contact our main office at 970-625-1243.

Thank you.

Prevention Division Chief, Orrin Moon