Cypress County fire restriction begins Monday

Cypress County announced on Monday that its under a fire restriction as of May 4 at 9 a.m. due to hotter and drier conditions.

The restriction means no fireworks, but burn barrels, recreational campfires and barbecues are still allowed.

Fire pits must be less than 36 inches in diameter, 10 feet from anything combustible and have water readily available.

Internal household fireplaces, propane or natural gas-fueled appliances, wood pellet smokers, incinerators, burning barrels and chimeneas are still allowed.