The Teller County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) has issued Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. The restrictions go into effect at 8:00 p..m. Friday.The following is prohibited, according to TCSO: Open burning is banned on private and public la nds in Teller County, State of Colorado, except as allowed by this Resolution. "Open burning" shall be defined as any outdoor fire, including but not limited to campfires, warming fires, charcoal fires, all outdoor welding and cutting activities with an open flame, all explosives, firing of model rockets, use of fireworks, and the prescribed burning of fence rows, fields, wildlands, trash and debris. Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles The burning of irrigation ditches Except for ditches located within and surrounded by irrigated farmlands, where such burning is necessary for crop survival. Burning of Rubbish Rubbish includes paper, garbage, trash, useless waste, rejected or unused matter, organic or inorganic refuse, rejected or waste foods, offal, and tires The resolution passed by TCSO does not include the following: Use of gas, liquid or propane barbeques, gas stoves or lanterns that are at least 10 feet away from combustible walls or roofs, or other combustible materials. Use of chainsaws with approved fire extinguishment equipment readily available. Use of fires in fireplaces within buildings anywhere within Teller County. Use of fused explosives on designated mining property or by special permit issued by the Sheriff Commercial fireworks within city limits.The restrictions will be in effect until further notice.____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. ...read more read less