The U.S. Forest Service is shutting down all National Forest lands in five Front Range counties due to wildfires and extreme drought conditions.
National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties were temporarily closed at midnight last night.
The Cameron Peak Fire in western Larimer County and the Calwood and Lefthand Canyon Fires in Boulder County led to the decision, but all five counties are experiencing extremely dry conditions and persistent fire danger.
Failure to adhere to the closures could lead to a fine of up to $5,000 and six months in jail.
