LA VETA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Current Fire Danger
As of June 26, 2009, the current fire
danger for the region is moderate. Fine fuels have greened up
but are now curing out - especially the cheat grass. Other fine fuels will
dry out as the summer progresses. Please have water and tools around to
extinguish a fire quickly when doing activities that might create a spark.
Up-to-date fire information from the U.S.
Forest Service and NOAA can be found on our
Community Links page.
Please be careful when burning, monitor
your fire at all times, have a charged hose ready and avoid any burning on
windy days.
Burning in Huerfano County.
As always, no burning of tires
or cars. Monitored campfires are allowed. If you are burning trash in a
barrel or generating noticeable amounts of smoke, please call the sheriff
dispatch at 738-1044 prior to burning. Burn permits can be requested through
Chief DeTray or Capt. Stromberg at 742-3656.
Department Events and Training Schedule
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Firewise and Emergency Fair: Saturday June 27
at the Cuchara Station from 9a-4p. Come visit vendors, the state and
national forest service and your local firefighters and medics.
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Board meeting open to the public second
Tuesday of each month 1800-2100
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Training first Tuesday
of each month 1800-2100 and third Saturday of each month 0900-1200
