Alerts BURN BANS, SMOKE ADVISORIES & FIRE WEATHER FOR PARK COUNTY
Current burn ban status, prescribed burn notices, and smoke advisories for Park County — plus the tools and outside resources you need to stay informed before, during, and after a wildfire.
Alerts & Announcements
Burn bans, prescribed burn notices, smoke advisories, and other official Park County alerts — all in one place, most recent first.
Upcoming Helicopter Activity in Mt. Bailey Area
Platte Canyon Fire is working on a project which will improve coverage of their area as well as improve overall performance for VHF equipment from the Mt. Bailey site. Weather-permitting, work is expected to begin July 31, 2026. Please be advised of helicopter activity in the area.
A separate notification will be sent out to residents in the area.
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Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches & Behavior
Red Flag Warnings, Fire Weather Watches, and wildfire behavior terminology can be confusing — the National Weather Service breaks down what each one means and why it matters.
National Weather Service — Wildfire Safety
A clear breakdown of Red Flag Warnings, Fire Weather Watches, and how wildfire behavior is classified, from the National Weather Service.
View on weather.gov →Controlled Burns
A short documentary exploring why wildfires have grown more extreme, featuring perspectives from fire scientists, land managers, and firefighters on what’s driving the trend — and what can realistically be done about it.
Emergency Notification Tools
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