Mary E. Illium Campers take note! (Fire Ban currently in effect)

[BluegrassDustin]

EDIT: I just received confirmation that since this is still a "stage one ban" fires will still be allowed in the pre-established metal rings at Illium.


I'll do my best to update this thread if that changes. The most notable change would be the escalation to a "stage two ban", which would eliminate the ability of any fires.

This website is the most direct link to fire ban information I have:

http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-ban-info.html

More information about the fire ban can be found here: San Miguel County Press Release


For those of you that may be unfamiliar with fire bans; the climate in Colorado can be EXTREMELY dry. This year is exceptionally dry at the moment. The risk of staring fires is VERY real and can be devastating to wildlife, and people, if not taken seriously. Anyone caught in violation of the fire ban risks state/federal penalties as well as your festival passes.

I don't mean to sound overly bullish, but the fire bans are there for a reason. I was completely ignorant to such a thing when I moved to CO from the SE...after living here, I completely understand why they exist.


This has been a public service announcement....now back to your regularly scheduled festival preparedness....





D.

[Jake n Wanda Ziller]

Thanks. We are at a stage two here on the Coconino starting tomorrow. It's dry out there. Windy too.

[frolicking gurl]

good to know! Will definitely take into account with packing and food planning. We saw a large fire near the royal gorge bridge on our way home from Telluride in 2010, it was intense had traffic stopped for hours - houses and everything in danger!

 

 Listening to: undercurrents

[skyrunner]

  Well, a fire ban may take away a little fun. But I would rather have a great place to keep coming back to year after year, than chance a Forrest fire that would ruin everything for everybody. Here is to hoping Telluride get's some rain before the festival.    

 Listening to: Jerry Douglas

[skyrunner]

   I hate to be the one who asks the "stupid question". But, if a fire ban comes into effect, could we still use a covered charcoal grill? Would anyone have any idea how bad the fire ban would likely be, if they do put one into place? 

 Listening to: Sam Bush

[Auntie Hope]

   I hate to be the one who asks the "stupid question". But, if a fire ban comes into effect, could we still use a covered charcoal grill? Would anyone have any idea how bad the fire ban would likely be, if they do put one into place? 

You know, you have a good point there. Any chance you could bring a propane stove, just for safety's sake?

Auntie Hope 

[skyrunner]

   Yea, I have decided to bring a propane stove along with a small charcoal grill. Just in case we can use the grill. By the looks of it, Telluride may not get any or very little rain. So I bet a higher fire ban will be in place by the festival . I hope I am wrong, and they get some good rain before TBF.  

 Listening to: Della Mae

[BluegrassDustin]

Update from the town:

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are now in effect for the GMUG National Forest.

We request that Planet Bluegrass inform your Mary E campers that they are:   

 - Allowed  to build fires using wood, coal, or charcoal within  the existing metal fire rings in the Mary E campground.   Fires are prohibited in any other device (e.g. coal, wood, or charcoal stove or grill).

 - Allowed to use petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices that meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety.

 - Allowed to smoke in Mary E campground but only while within a vehicle or while standing in an area that is at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. 

[Auntie Hope]

This is deadly serious folks. Nothing could be worse than trapping 12,000+ people in a box canyon because of an errant fire.

Let's field strip those butts and dispose of them in a proper container. Watch those fire rings.

The future of this town could be at stake here, and the festival!!!

Auntie Hope 

[frolicking gurl]

Hear hear!!! Packed some extra buckets to place around for butt disposal!!!

[frolicking gurl]

Actually.... Any info on roads from the east that are closed due to fires,??? Or know where/how I can find out????? 

 

[Curtishouse5]

As of right now, we're not hearing of any major fires on the way to T-ride that would block roads.  The big one in the news is way over here on the Front Range.  Check the cotrip.com website, they're good at keeping it updated.

[BluegrassDustin]

Update:

 Per the Fire Marshall's office:

ALL fires prohibited in Mary E. Illium. (no fires in the metal rings)

NO charcoal, or any open burning.

Smoking only allowed in vehicles.


D.

[elisanick]

Hey Dustin,

How about propane grills (Colemane stove variety)? Just wondering if I can heat up water for coffee.

Thanks!

[BluegrassDustin]

Hey Dustin,

How about propane grills (Colemane stove variety)? Just wondering if I can heat up water for coffee.

Thanks!

Yep. Propane grills have been ok'd.