Forest Fire
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Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin
All of Wisconsin is at very high fire danger as we head into the Easter holiday weekend. With low humidity and high winds in the forecast, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the National Weather Service and other partners are paying particularly close attention to areas most at risk.
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Fire Danger Expected To Remain Very High And High Across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that fire danger remains high across the state this weekend.
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Be Fire Smart: Get Your Free Burning Permit Now
Now more than ever, our favorite outdoor spaces are playing an important role in our lives. Together, we can keep these safe places safe. Whether we are out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that it's our role to protect the lands we love by preventing wildfires and recreating responsibly.
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DNR To Conduct Statewide Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that fire management crews plan to conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state from March 2 through mid-June. These burns take advantage of Wisconsin's optimal conditions during the spring. Additional prescribed burns will occur in late summer and fall (mid-July through November).
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Fire Management Dashboards
The dashboards below show information about wildfires and prescribed fires across the state. They include real-time and historic data. Select, filter and query the data for location- and date-specific information. You can also select, query and…
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When Leaves Fall, Fire Danger Rises
Warmer temperatures, gusty winds and dry vegetation resulted in nearly 50 wildfires across the state this week. Winds are expected to increase going into the weekend—no rain expected until Monday.
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Wildfire Causes
Wildfires pose a serious threat to public safety, property and our natural resources. Over 98% of all wildfires in Wisconsin are caused by people. Knowing the common fire causes, understanding the conditions under which fires can start and spread,…
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Major Fires in Wisconsin History
Germann Road Fire | 2013 White pine torching with flame lengths reported to be 20–30 feet high. The Germann Road Fire consumed 7,499 acres and destroyed 104 structures (23 of them residences) in the Towns of Gordon and Highland in Douglas County…
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Fire and Fuels Intelligence
The Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact (GLFFC) members developed the Great Lakes Fire and Fuels [exit DNR] site in conjunction with the University of Utah/MesoWest. This site was created to provide a comprehensive fire danger rating system, using the…