Wildfire Information

Officials from Summit County, local fire districts, state and federal forest agencies, towns and others joined forces to develop the community’s wildfire protection plan.

Local Fire Bans

Information about local fire restrictions and wildfire preparedness will be updated as necessary.

Wildfire Planning Tips

Peruse wildfire planning tips from Summit County’s Fire Departments.

Free wildfire-preparation and defensible-space consultations

Free wood-chipping program

Summit County offers a free chipping-and-hauling program that has served hundreds of homeowners taking advantage of clearing excessive slash, trees and branches from their properties.

Videos: What we've learned

Wildfire Danger Class & Color Code

Learn about the wildfire danger class and color code.