Dry conditions have led to fires burning throughout the summer in Wyoming. As of today, a fire burns on Sugarloaf Mountain in the Laramie Range, and the Monday Peak fire that began July 9th continues to burn. In response to the dry conditions, the U.S. Forest Service has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Thunder Basin and the Laramie Peak area.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions put strict limitations on fire use. Campers should avoid the following to follow fire restriction rules:

Fire restrictions limit where campers can construct campfires, but options are still available for your camping trip.

Campers can build their campfires in USDA-approved and installed fire pits or grates at campsites or gas-fueled devices with an on/off switch. Campers can also use portable stoves, petroleum jelly, pressurized liquid fuel, and a fully enclosed stove with a ¼” spark arrester.

Violations of fire restrictions can result in fines of $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for an organization, six months imprisonment, or both.

For more information on the fire restrictions, click here.