Very High Fire Danger – Burning Permits Suspended

Things have dried out very quickly and our fire danger is VERY HIGH today! Burning permits and special burn permits are suspended! The DNR Incident Management Teams are on standby. I have attached a new structure ignition zone graphic and message to share on social media or via email. Thank you for helping us share our wildfire prevention messages:

“Wildfire Danger is Very High today. Burning permits area suspended. Do your part and reduce the fuel in your structure ignition zone!

The structure ignition zone is a building and its surroundings out to 100-200 feet. Research has shown that the characteristics of buildings and their immediate surroundings determine the risk of ignition. That’s why preparing your structure ignition zone is so important.

Since you, as the homeowner, are the only one who has authority to make changes around your property, you have a vital role in protecting it. The steps you take to reduce or change the fuels in your structure ignition zone could determine whether or not your property survives a wildfire.”

Check the fire danger and restrictions at this link: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ForestFire

View current wildfires and prescribed burns on the dashboard: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forestfire/fireManagementDashboards