One of Maine’s busiest tourist destinations has banned campfires for a couple of days as prolonged dry weather has increased the risk of fires throughout the state.

Bar Harbor gets millions of tourists who visit each summer, many of whom stay at campgrounds or visit area beaches such as at Hadley Point, where sunset campfires have become a popular activity.

But campers and beachgoers will have to do without fires until at least Sunday morning. Bar Harbor fire officials said the temporary ban goes into effect immediately, but that they will review weather conditions and forecasts on Sunday morning to see if the ban should be lifted. All outdoor fires, including campfires, are prohibited until at least then.

“The shutdown is caused by several factors, including a lack of recent rain, ongo

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