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San Juan National Forest and county lift fire restrictions

The San Juan National Forest and La Plata County have ended their fire restrictions, according to the Durango Herald.

San Juan National Forest and county lift fire restrictions

Key takeaways

  • San Juan National Forest lifted its fire restrictions.
  • La Plata County lifted its fire restrictions.
  • The announcement does not list the specific rules or effective time.
  • The decision is unrelated to an election or candidate.

The San Juan National Forest and La Plata County have moved out of fire-restriction status, ending the restrictions identified in the announcement.

The decision

The change applies to both the San Juan National Forest and La Plata County.

What changes

Lifting the restrictions means the special fire-control measures identified in the announcement are no longer in effect. The announcement does not list the specific activities covered by the restrictions or describe any conditions that remain in place.

What to check

People planning outdoor activities should check the latest notices from the San Juan National Forest and La Plata County for the current rules. Fire danger can change, and lifting a restriction does not remove the need for safe fire practices.

The action concerns the forest and the county. No election or candidate is connected to the decision.

What to watch

  • New notices from the San Juan National Forest.
  • Updated fire-safety rules from La Plata County.
  • Any later change in local fire restrictions.

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