On July 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners granted Sheriff Cooper the authority to implement and suspend fire bans in unincorporated Fremont County through Resolution 2025-9.

Before you begin any outdoor burning or recreational cooking, please verify that there are no fire ban restrictions in place by checking with local fire districts, state agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service.

Exercise caution when burning or cooking outdoors, taking into account the surrounding vegetation and weather conditions.

Current Fire Ban Status

FIRE RESTRICTIONS HAVE DOWNGRADED TO STAGE ONE

On May 20, 2026, the Stage 2 fire restriction for unincorporated Fremont County has been downgraded to Stage One per Sheriff Cooper.

Burn Permits

As of May 2026, Fremont County and surrounding Fire Districts have transitioned to an online Burn Permit system. Burn Permits are free; however, you must have a valid permit before conducting a controlled burn.  For more information and to register, please visit the Fremont Custer County Burn Permits webpage.