Fire grills can not be used in Fort Frances because of a fire ban imposed at 12:01 a.m. on June 1. 2023. Supplied photo

Fire ban imposed in Fort Frances

Randy Thoms May 31, 2023 11:22 am Last Updated on May 31, 2023 11:22 am

Fort Frances is banning opening burning.

The ban takes effect at midnight tonight.

Fire pits, cook stoves and campfires fuelled by wood or charcoal can not be used until further notice.

Those using propane or natural gas are permitted but with caution.

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Randy Thoms

Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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