APCD: Proposed Rx Burns

Map of number of 2007 smoke permits by Colorado county

Darker colors had more permits per county in 2009.

Map.and list of 2010 permits
For detail about a few burn days that already have occurred, see APCD's photo gallery.
The map is updated periodically. Some burns both receive a permit and are conducted between updates.
Burn dates are general. Specific timing depends on too many variables to predict far in advance. Permits are valid for any date in the remainder of the calendar year, provided weather and other criteria are met.
The map's geographic precision is about 0.5 - 5 miles. The larger the project, the more likely it extends well beyond the point shown.
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Overall Air Quality in Colorado. These pages may load slowly.

Who is Burning Where - Other Information Sources

For more current but sometimes less complete information about proposed burns in Colorado, check:

A Fire Emissions Tracking System for all western states is evolving and improving. Colorado still lacks on-line smoke permit reporting so our FETS data is a few days old at best. Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico are among the states whose data is generally complete and current.
Federal land managers' list of current prescribed fires. It covers Colorado and parts of some neighboring states. Agencies and individuals other than federal land managers also burn, so the list is not a complete view of permit activity.
Look at spot fire weather forecasts from each National Weather Service office that serves a part of Colorado (our favorite source); or
Contact us.

Agencies that Conduct Prescribed Fires in Colorado (partial list)

To avoid outdated information, the following list is not hotlinked. Locate each agency's website with an internet search engine.

APCD issues permits on private land also.