Fire bans are now in place in a number of municipalities east of the Sault.
Bans have been put in place for Huron Shores, Johnson Townshiip and Plummer Additional.
No open air burning or fireworks are permitted and for Johnson Township all burning permits are now suspended.

Meantime, the fire danger for Sault Ste. Marie is rated high by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.