Don’t Be That Person: Fire Safety in Fraser

The Fraser Valley is a place of wild beauty—endless pine forests, quiet campsites, and skies so clear they practically hum. But with that beauty comes responsibility, especially during wildfire season.

As things dry out and temps climb, fire danger increases fast. A single spark can turn into a disaster. A forgotten ember can undo decades of forest growth. And nobody wants to be the one who lit that fire. Seriously. Don’t be that person.

Pay Attention to Fire Restrictions

Before you strike a match or light that Insta-worthy campfire, check the current fire restrictions.

Grand County and the U.S. Forest Service post updates regularly. Restrictions can change quickly—sometimes overnight—based on wind, humidity, and fuel levels.

Start here for the latest info:

👉 Grand County Fire Restrictions

👉 USFS Arapaho Roosevelt Fire Info

If fires are banned, don’t light one. Period.

No, not even a tiny one.

No, not even for s’mores.

If Fires Are Allowed: Do It Right

If restrictions permit a campfire, you are 100% responsible for managing it safely. That means:

• Keep fires small and contained—within designated fire rings or pits only

• Never leave a fire unattended

• Have water and a shovel nearby at all times

• Fully extinguish your fire before leaving

(“Fully” means drown it, stir it, drown it again. If it’s not cool to the touch, it’s not out.)

We Love This Place Too Much to Watch It Burn

Fraser is more than just a postcard-worthy town—it’s a community rooted in the outdoors. We hike here. We bike here. We raise our kids under these skies. A careless fire threatens not just trees, but homes, wildlife, and everything we love about this valley.

So when you’re out there adventuring, whether you’re camping off the beaten path or just grilling in your backyard, do it with care.

Protect the forest like it’s your own backyard—because it kinda is.

What You Can Do

• Bookmark local fire restriction pages

• Pack a fire pan or stove as a backup cooking method

• Talk to your group about fire safety before lighting anything

• Report unattended or illegal fires to the non-emergency line or local authorities

Let’s all do our part to keep Fraser safe, green, and standing tall.

One spark can ruin it all. Don’t be that person.