Hot, dry conditions, a wildfire that has grown to more than 2,000 acres near Nucla and a lack of uncommitted firefighting resources in the region prompted Ouray County, the city of Ouray and the town of Ridgway to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions Friday.

The restrictions prohibit open burning of any kind, including agricultural burns, open campfires and fireworks. Other prohibited activities include using chainsaws without a spark-arresting device and welding and operating acetylene torches, unles...