Maricopa County residents have one more day to grill hot dogs and burgers in regional parks — a near-total fire ban is set to start Friday, May 1.
The ban is part of an annual effort to mitigate wildfire risk amid consistently below-average rainfall and dry conditions across Arizona.
The near-total fire ban prohibits outdoor fires in Maricopa County, including all regional parks.
It is scheduled to end Sept. 30, but may be extended depending on weather conditions and fire risk.
The use of campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills are not allowed during its duration, but gas and propane grills will be permitted in designated areas, like developed and semi-developed campsites.
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