Those in the northern York region looking to enjoy a campfire this weekend can do so, as the fire ban has officially been lifted.
According to a release issued by the town of Newmarket on Friday morning, the ban in East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Newmarket/Aurora and Whitchurch-Stoufville has been lifted, effective July 20.
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All open-air fires and fireworks were prohibited last week after a period of hot and dry weather forced Central York Fire services to enforce the ban.
Several municipalities in the Simcoe County and Muskoka regions remain under a total fire ban, despite a short period of rain and cooler weather.