06/17/2026
🔥 Grand County Sheriff's Office - Colorado is advising residents and visitors that Grand County has transitioned to a Very High Fire Danger Level, and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Due to dry forest conditions and predicted weather patterns, wildfire risk has been significantly elevated.
Please be aware of these current conditions and be careful out there. Thank you for your cooperation and vigilance in keeping our community safe.
🔥 The Grand County Sheriff's Office is advising residents and visitors that Grand County has transitioned to a Very High Fire Danger Level, and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Due to dry forest conditions and predicted weather patterns, wildfire risk has been significantly elevated.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, a “Very High” danger level indicates the following:
Easy Ignition: Fires will start easily from most causes.
Rapid Spread: Fires spread quickly and increase in intensity immediately after ignition.
Extreme Behavior: Small fires can rapidly become large incidents, exhibiting extreme fire behavior such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls.
Control Challenges: These fires are highly difficult to control and often result in larger, longer-lasting suppression efforts.
Three Action Steps to Protect Our Community
Do not wait for an emergency to act. Please take these three proactive steps to ensure your safety and protect Grand County:
1. Stay Informed
Sign up for real-time Grand County Alerts to receive critical emergency notifications directly to your phone. Review the specific rules and parameters of the current Stage 1 fire restrictions at: GCEmergency.com
2. Know Your Zone
Grand County Colorado utilizes specific zone coding (letters and numbers) to execute evacuation orders quickly and clearly. Please look up your home, work, and school addresses today so you know your designated zone ahead of time. View the map at: gcgov.us/GCEvacMap
3. Get Prepared
Wildfire prevention and preparedness start at the individual level. Access crucial safety resources, property mitigation tips, and preparedness checklists from the Grand County Wildfire Council at: BeWildfireReady.org
Thank you for your cooperation and vigilance in keeping our community safe.