GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has listed the fire danger for all counties in Wisconsin except for Vilas County as “high” or “very high” this weekend.
As of 1 p.m. Saturday, Vilas County was the only county out of Wisconsin’s 72 counties to not be listed as having “high” or “very high” fire danger by the DNR, but it was listed as having “moderate” fire danger.
All of the Action 2 News viewing area was listed as having “very high” fire danger. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the region due to the elevated potential for wildfires.
The high fire danger warning from the DNR comes as warm temperatures, low humidity and high wind speeds combine to create conditions perfect for fires to quickly spread.
In addition, there has been little or no snow pack and mild temperatures throughout the entire month, as well as below normal winter snowfall.
If possible, you should avoid burning, and to use caution while grilling and equipment that can spark.
You’re also asked to properly extinguish cigarettes.
If you must burn materials, you’re asked to contact your area fire department, town chairperson, or local municipal official to obtain burning regulation information within your county.
Information about burning permits can be found by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN (947 - 2876), or by CLICKING HERE. Anyone with questions regarding burn permit restrictions should call the appropriate agency - CLICK HERE to find that contact information.
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