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Post subject: Lawn mower in Park County
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![]() Posts Semi-Regularly Joined: Jul 11, 2005 5:34 pm
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I have a cabin at Elevenmile and want to mow the wild grass. I know you cant use a chain saw right now but what about a lawn mower? Ill have a fire extinguisher handy.
FYI, what a completely wild crazy heart breaking week, its been a real comfort to have this site to get information from. Last edited by walt on Jun 29, 2012 10:03 am, edited 1 time in total. |
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![]() Posts Semi-Regularly Joined: Sep 25, 2011 9:45 am
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I saw several people mowing their lawns yesterday in PC.
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![]() Scanner Monitor Joined: Mar 24, 2005 9:12 am
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It's probably OK but to be sure ask the Lake George Fire Department at 719-748-3022, they cover the 11 Mile area.
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![]() Prolific Pinecam Poster Joined: Sep 14, 2004 4:31 pm
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Quote: STATUS: Park County is in a Stage II Fire Ban until further notice.
The following acts are prohibited on all private property and all public property until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Operating a chain saw without a USDA or SAE approved spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order, and have a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and possessing one large size pointed shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches. The extinguisher shall be with the chain saw operator the shovel may be kept with the fueling supplies, but readily available for quick use. Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads and trails. Blasting, welding, or other activities that generate flame or flammable material. Fireworks and recreational shooting. Exemptions Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act. Persons using a fire solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels. Gas engines including lawnmowers, weed eaters and generators. Outside water heaters are allowed as long as the only thing burned in them is wood. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. |
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![]() Whoa momma! A top Pinecam poster! Joined: Feb 29, 2004 10:27 am
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I for one would be nervous about using a lawn mower right now to mow any kind of wild area. I know, back in my lawn mowing days (long time ago), I would occasionally strike a spark when mowing an overgrown area that happened to have rocks in it. I think I'd be more comfortable using a weed-whacker with a plastic cord than a lawn mower with a metal blade. But that's just me.
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![]() Whoa momma! A top Pinecam poster! Joined: Apr 3, 2006 11:45 am
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Yep, it might be legal, but I'd look to rent a goat for mowing...
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![]() Infrequent Pinecam poster Joined: Mar 27, 2012 8:46 am
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Brittany at Front Range Goat Grazing, (303) 803-2576
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![]() Scanner Monitor Joined: Mar 24, 2005 9:12 am
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Rak wrote: It's probably OK but to be sure ask the Lake George Fire Department at 719-748-3022, they cover the 11 Mile area.
UPDATE: I happened to meet the Chief of LG Fire and asked him. Answer is an emphatic "NO". Reason is the blades can pick up minor amounts of gravel that cause sparks. NO LAWNMOWING |
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![]() Pinecam Hall of Fame poster! Joined: Oct 8, 2005 1:07 pm
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Rak wrote: Rak wrote: It's probably OK but to be sure ask the Lake George Fire Department at 719-748-3022, they cover the 11 Mile area. UPDATE: I happened to meet the Chief of LG Fire and asked him. Answer is an emphatic "NO". Reason is the blades can pick up minor amounts of gravel that cause sparks. NO LAWNMOWING so again the fire chief says no and Law Enforcement says it's allowed as per the Stage II fire ban, gas lawnmowers are exempt.... It is almost maddening. We would like everyone to get on the same page but that page is flammable..... |
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![]() Active Pinecam Poster Joined: Sep 9, 2010 11:29 am
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We all should keep our Grass as low as we can.The fire out East the other day traveled very fast on the high grass,Usually the Grass is the first to ignite. I keep a Fire Extinguisher on my Mower right next to me. If are aware of what is going on we could reduce the risk.That being said it is truly amazing how many properties have high grass.
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![]() Prolific Pinecam Poster Joined: Jan 11, 2007 11:24 am
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After yesterday's rain, i couldn't even start a fire if i wanted to. Everything is sooo nice and wet.
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