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High Points: Living with Stage 2 fire restrictions
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· June 26, 2026
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Key points Recently, Pitkin County Emergency Manager Chris Breitbach reported on fires in the region. In the Roaring Fork Valley, the dry conditions in June have not yet led to a severe fire.
In the Roaring Fork Valley, the dry conditions in June have not yet led to a severe fire. Local fire departments have been effective in managing the fires that have occurred.
Recently, Pitkin County Emergency Manager Chris Breitbach reported on fires in the region. He noted that five fires started in the previous seven days, with four of them determined to be human-caused.
The fire department's work has been notable, including limiting the Grant's Cabin fire on Aspen Mountain to one structure. For more information on the current fire situation and restrictions, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Aspen Times ·
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