RED FLAG WARNINGS: Weather conditions can increase fire danger suddenly and dramatically due to drying winds and high temperatures. A Red Flag Warning means that current weather conditions can cause a fire to ignite and spread explosively due to gusting winds, high temperatures and/or dry fuel.

Crystal Park Fire Danger Signs: Two signs are posted at the entrance gate and at the lake in the Upper Park:

National Wildland Fire Outlook for February through May 2012

EL PASO COUNTY ORDINANCE 02-2 FIRE BAN RESTRICTIONS   (IF IN EFFECT:)

Stage I Restrictions: ($600 fine)
1--Open burning, excepting fires and campfires within permanently constructed fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds; charcoal grills and wood burning stoves at private residences in areas cleared of all flammable materials.
2--The sale or use of fireworks.
3--Outdoor smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. 

Stage II Restrictions: ($1,000 fine)
Same as Stage I except all open fires and all outdoor smoking is prohibited. Smoking can take place only within an enclosed vehicle or building.