Delays to burn season, public will be notified when it’s safe to burn

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is delaying the start of the fall burn season due to ongoing fire restrictions and unsafe weather conditions.

Under normal circumstances, fall open burn season would be: 

• September 1 - September 30 for City of Grand Junction residents.
• September 1 - October 31 for Mesa County residents outside of city limits.

Current conditions

A No Burn Advisory has been in place since June 19, 2025 due to dry and hot conditions that increase the wildfire risk. Mesa County also remains under Stage Two Fire Restrictions issued by the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. Across western Colorado, at least 10 wildfires are still active and fire restrictions are in place in every neighboring county.

Our agency is monitoring the situation week by week. We will provide updates through our website and social media platforms when it is safe to begin burning.

Burn permit applications

Burn permits can still be issued starting September 1. However, permit holders will not be able to burn until the No Burn Advisory is lifted. 

If you have questions, call MCPH at 970-248-6900 or visit our Burn Permits webpage.