Fire ban

[Hotchef181818]

So I'm up at carter lake this weekend camping and the group behind us decides to light a fire. Before I can walk up to say something the rangers pull in, after a short chat they take off, fire still burning. I'm confused to say the least.

Ps. Couple cocktails in the system so I. Keeping it short and sweet

[sniper7]

Fire ban has been removed in several areas

[Hotchef181818]

Not here, can't even light a cig. If the ban was lifted here wouldnt everyone have a fire burning? Most of the front range is still under a ban. Unless something changed this afternoon and nobody told the packed campgrounds.

[rockhound]

Was it a propane firepit?

[birddog]

depending on what "stage" of fire ban is in place, it may be completely okay to have a fire in an approved and permanent pit. I think most of the state has fallen out of the prescription for stage II fire ban so you will likely see them allowed in those kinds of pits.

[whichfinger]

Last news I read said the only ban still in effect is the one on discharging firearms.

[Hotchef181818]

The entire campground was full, one pit had a fire in it. When we pulled in we were informed no fires were allowed, not even a cigarette. Signs posted everywhere showing the ban is still in effect. I think they let them build one because it was one of the kids birthdays, still pisses me off today.

[Hotchef181818]

Carter lake has a fire ban in effect till sept 12th according to the website.