SOUTHERN, CENTRAL Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this Labor Day weekend. The request comes due to elevated fire danger across southern and central Wisconsin. This includes campfires. Spike in wildfires Fireworks are a must-have for many at various celebrations. […]
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Ongoing drought: DNR recommends a fireworks-free 4th of July
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites to enjoy the Fourth of July, but without the fireworks, this year. The Great Lakes region of the U.S. is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Fires will spread quickly and burn more intensely during a summer drought. Fire danger levels are mostly […]
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Fire Danger: Extreme level in Racine, Kenosha Counties continues as DNR responds to nearly 100 fires
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — For the third day in a row, Wisconsin continues to face dangerous fire danger levels. Therefore, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has alerted that the fire danger level is extreme in Racine and Kenosha counties. In addition, some portions of the state are still facing Red Flag Warnings and […]
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UPDATE: Fire Danger: Extreme in Racine, Kenosha Counties; 34 Wisconsin wildfires in last week
UPDATE: April 12, 2023, 3 p.m. — The Wisconsin DNR has upgraded the fire danger level from “very high” to “extreme” for much of the state today. Original story: RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The Fire Danger level is ranking as very high in Racine and Kenosha counties. In addition, multiple other counties in the southern […]