Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze has lifted all fire restrictions within Chaffee County.

In a press release, Sheriff Spezze stated: Due to the recent heavy rain received throughout the county and after conferring with the chiefs of South Ark Fire, Chaffee Fire and the Forest Service, I am lifting all fire restrictions within the unincorporated lands within Chaffee County.

Area residents and visitors are reminded that the BLM and the USFS remain in fire restrictions but after having conversations with representatives of the USFS they are working to remove their restrictions asap.

Residents and visitors are also reminded that although our conditions have improved drastically due to the recent rain we ask that everyone be very cautious of open fires and please extinguish fully all fires that are to be unattended.

Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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