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

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.