Forest Fire
- Event
Smokey Bear Birthday Party
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The Smokey Bear birthday party will be on Saturday, August 10th, from 11-2 p.m.
- News
DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the special burning permit requirement for 13 Wisconsin counties will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 13 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: All of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara counties and portions of Oconto, Dane, Grant and Iowa counties, respectively.
- News
Don't Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to check their trailers and all outdoor equipment prior to use due to elevated wildfire risk across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation.
- News
DNR Issues Special Fire Order Due To Ongoing Drought
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that due to prolonged drought conditions and potential for elevated fire danger throughout the fall, the agency is reinstating DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 13 Wisconsin counties.
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DNR Suppressing 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park In Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have contained the 6.5-acre Stairway Fire at Roche-A-Cri State Park in Adams County.
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Wisconsin To Experience Increasing Fire Danger This Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities.
- Hearing/Meeting
Fire Department Advisory Council - fall meeting
The fall meeting for the Fire Department Advisory Council involves discussion of funds allocated to fire departments through the Forest Fire Protection Grant, grant eligibility items, fire department training, DNR and forestry employee updates, etc.
- News
Wisconsin To Experience Increasing Fire Danger April 20-21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) again asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning this weekend, April 20-21, 2024, due to elevated fire danger.
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Elevated Fire Danger Continues Across Wisconsin
As dry, windy and warm conditions persist, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid all outdoor burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The forecast for today, April 14, suggests another active wildfire day, with fire danger anticipated to reach High to Very High across most of Wisconsin. Burn permits will be suspended in 41 counties.
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Elevated Fire Danger Across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this weekend due to elevated fire danger across the state. Thirty-five fires have burned approximately 300 acres today – the single most active wildfire day this year. Several fires had potential for large fire growth in the northwest part of the state. The DNR moved resources, including an incident management team, around the state to respond to these wildfires.