Prevent Wildland Fires in Crystal Park

Fact: Lightning and human carelessness are responsible for almost all wildland fires. However, since Crystal Park is a wildland urban interface, a structure fire is also a threat, and can spread rapidly to the surrounding forest. Be alert to structure fire prevention and to Firewise recomendations.

Lightning Fact Sheet Call 911 immediately for all lightning fires no matter how small in the beginning. These can spread quickly, and must be stopped as soon as possible.

Crystal Park By-laws address wildfire danger with the following restrictions:

• Open fires at all times are prohibited within the park. This is also true of the surrounding Pikes Peak National Forest.

• Fireworks are prohibited at all times within the park.

• No burning of any waste at any time within the park.

Crystal Park has installed signs at the gate and at the lake to alert residents to current fire conditions in the park. When fire danger is high, even a spark from faulty equipment can start a wildfire.

Smoking: It is always recommended that there is no smoking out of doors in Crystal Park. If conditions warrant, you could be fined for smoking outside of your home or vehicle when El Paso County Fire Ban Restrictions are in effect. It is important to inform any service or construction workers at your home of these restrictions or when fire danger in the park is high.