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White River National Forest to lift fire restrictions over most of Forest

RBC | Beginning Friday, most ranger districts on the White River National Forest will lift fire restrictions.

The Aspen-Sopris, Blanco, Eagle-Holy Cross, and Rifle ranger districts are lifting restrictions Friday as fire danger has decreased with the recent snow.

The Dillon Ranger District is coordinating with Summit County and will remain in Stage 2 fire restrictions, which prohibit all fires and charcoal on Forest lands, including wood stoves used in wall tents. Propane and other…