Winkler, Morden, the RM of Stanley and surrounding regions remain under a strict fire pit ban.

Morden Fire Chief Andy Thiessen says as of Monday, the region has been under the level 4 fire danger level for ten days. He notes it's the longest consecutive fire ban he can remember.

"It means no camp fires, no fire pits, no burning barrels... nothing."

The fire ban extends north to residents living in Morris. Fire chief Wes Zilke says fire crews were called out to a residence just outside of town on the weekend to extinguish the flames in a fire pit.

Deputy Fire Chief Trevor Thiessen said it only took a few minutes to extinguish. He also stressed that condition are extremely dry, and the rain expected later this week may not be enough to lift the ban.

Thiessen warns the grass remains dry and combustible despite some areas becoming more green.

"It seems ridiculous to not have a camp fire in your backyard, however the tree leaves and foliage from the fall is very dry, there's no moisture. It takes off and burns around homes very easily," he says. "All it needs is a stray spark."

With May long weekend coming up, it may be disappointing to many to be without a camp fire, "we just have to be extra careful this year."

"At the end of the day it's all about public safety and preservation of property, so let's not burn until we get some moisture in the ground," Zilke says.

He reminds residents to check with your local fire department to check the latest fire danger level. The fire danger scale extends from 0-4.