Due to the extreme heat and dryness of early fall, campfire bans and other fire restrictions will remain in place in Maricopa County's regional parks until Oct. 31 of this year.

County officials mentioned recent fires Approximately 1,000 acres of McDowell Mountain Regional Park were destroyed as a result of the ban extension. of The county oversees 11 regional parks. Risk of fire.

“This season has also been a close call near Spur Cross Ranch Preserve and Cave Creek Regional Park,” Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director RJ Cardin said in a prepared statement.

Limitations include:

Park users may continue to use gas and propane grills in designated use areas.

extension Following the hottest Arizona summer on record And metro Phoenix's daily records continue to crumble under triple-digit temperatures of up to 113 degrees.

Federal Campfire Restrictions It also remains in effect in many parts of the state.

This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. Fire restrictions extended for Maricopa County Regional Parks