# Wildfires Near Colorado National Monument Prompt Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Area Parks and Lands

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- **Published:** Jul 1, 2026, 6:39 PM MDT (2026-07-01T18:39:48.447395-06:00)
- **Section:** Outdoors
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Several wildfires are burning near Colorado National Monument, reducing atmospheric visibility and decreasing air quality [^7]. Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect in some national parks and public lands in Colorado, including Black Canyon and Curecanti, which moved to these restrictions to reduce the risk of fire in the region [^3] [^11]. Recent fires in Colorado include the Williams Fire in Las Animas, the Mcinnis Fire in Mesa, and the Willow Fire in Lake, with the Willow Fire being the largest at 2131 acres [^1] [^4] [^10]. Fire restrictions are being implemented in alignment with multiple state and federal partners to reduce the risk of fire in the region [^11].

These restrictions prohibit building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal fires or pellet grills, in all park areas [^3]. However, properly shielded, self-contained propane or liquid-fueled camp stoves and grills, lanterns, or other heated devices with on/off switches are permitted [^3]. The restrictions also prohibit all smoking, except within a personally-owned enclosed vehicle, and discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices [^3].

The fire restrictions are in place due to the extremely dry conditions and high fire danger in the region [^5]. Several areas, including Black Canyon and Curecanti, have moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions to reduce the risk of fire [^11]. The public is advised to follow the restrictions and take necessary precautions to prevent wildfires.

[^1]: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
[^3]: https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm
[^4]: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
[^7]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/news/dinosaur-national-monument-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm
[^10]: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
[^11]: https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm

## Sources

- [https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/6-12-2026-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/6-12-2026-fire-restrictions.htm)
- [https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/)
- [https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm)
- [https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm)
- [https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/news/dinosaur-national-monument-implements-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/news/dinosaur-national-monument-implements-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm)
- [https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/news/dinosaur-national-monument-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/news/dinosaur-national-monument-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm)
- [https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm)
- [https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm](https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm)

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