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Burn ban in Colorado Springs, Colorado
5/16/2022 12:02:18 PM



CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Colorado Springs, CO

Start Date: 5/16/2022 -  
A burn ban took effect in Colorado Springs on May 16 and will remain until further notice, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Present and forecasted drought conditions, exceptionally dry fuel moisture levels, and an uptick in grass fires in undeveloped areas were reasons for the burn ban. Several fires ignited the previous week and even led to a woman’s death. Violators may be fined up to $2,500, face jail time or probation. Colorado Springs Gazette (Colo.), May 16, 2022
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