The North Metro Fire Rescue District and the Broomfield Police Department have reduced outdoor fire restrictions from Level 2 to Level 1, effective immediately, allowing residents a bit more freedom at the grill without opening the door to full-on fire season shenanigans. Limited outdoor cooking and tightly controlled campfires are back on the table, but fireworks, bonfires, and trash burning remain firmly off-limits.
Officials say the move reflects improving local conditions, not a blank check to light things up. They are stressing that the remaining rules are still in effect and will be strictly enforced, and they are urging residents to exercise caution with any open flame or heat source and to double-check official guidance before striking a match.
What Level 1 Means For Residents
Under Level 1 restrictions, residents get some everyday conveniences back, but with strings attached. Grills of all types, including charcoal, are allowed as long as they are used carefully. Campfires are allowed only in designated areas or in contained appliances, so this is not the moment to improvise a backyard fire ring.
Bonfires and recreational fires that are not in a proper pit or fireplace are still prohibited. All fireworks, model rockets, and sky lanterns are also banned, no exceptions. The North Metro Fire Rescue District provides the full breakdown of what is in bounds and what will get you a visit from authorities under Level 1.
How We Got Here
Earlier this month, the district had ratcheted conditions up to a Level 2 fire ban because of very high fire danger, and the alert center did not mince words, warning of "EXTREME FIRE RISK" when that ban went into effect. Under Level 2, most outdoor burning was off the table, and many types of grills were temporarily sidelined until conditions improved enough to step back down to Level 1. The previous Level 2 notice is still visible on the North Metro Fire Rescue District alert center.
Stay Safe And Report Problems
Broomfield officials say they will keep a close eye on conditions and are prepared to tighten or loosen restrictions again if needed, so residents should be ready for rules to change on short notice. For preparedness tips, local alerts, and information on signing up for emergency notifications, they point residents to the City and County of Broomfield's alert resources.
The original announcement about the move back to Level 1 was shared by the Broomfield Police Department on Facebook, where residents can also find links to notification systems and contact details for reporting suspected violations of the current restrictions.
