Published September 30, 2026 12:42pm
Sheriff Joseph “Joe” Roybal on Wednesday lifted fire restrictions in El Paso County, one day after the Colorado Springs Fire Department rescinded its restrictions in the city.
Wednesday’s move came after recent precipitation across the region, Roybal said in an announcement.
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“While conditions have improved, wildfire risk remains, and I ask everyone to continue exercising caution and personal responsibility when smoking outdoors, using campfires or grills or engaging in any activity which could spark a fire,” Roybal said.
Colorado Springs has recorded .57 inches of precipitation in September, below its monthly normal of 1.33 inches, according to National Weather Service data.
Pueblo is .62 inches above its normal, with 1.25 inches recorded in September, the data shows.