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Brighton council adopts Stage 2 fire restrictions for town
Summary
The Brighton Town Council voted to adopt Stage 2 fire restrictions within town boundaries after staff and council discussion about how those restrictions interact with U.S. Forest Service rules and campgrounds. Council members urged broad public notice and staggered enforcement consistent with state guidance.
The Brighton Town Council voted to adopt Stage 2 fire restrictions within town limits, moving from advisory guidance to tighter local controls as wildfire season remains active.
Council members discussed how the town’s Stage 2 rules intersect with U.S. Forest Service campground policy and urged broader public notice. The presiding officer summarized the outcome: “So we’re in stage 2 fire restrictions.”
Staff and councilors emphasized the restrictions apply across private property inside town boundaries and noted a potential for confusion where forest-service campgrounds have different rules. Council members stressed education and enforcement coordination with local firefighters and county partners.
The ordinance was moved and carried by council vote at the meeting; staff said links and guidance would be added to the town website and shared on social channels.
