DNR Asks Residents to Avoid Burning this Weekend Due to High Winds

Friday, April 15th, 2022 -- 8:00 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges people to avoid burning  through the weekend due to anticipated high winds.

The forecast indicates strong, windy conditions through Saturday. Easter Weekend is a traditionally a popular time for people to be cleaning up their yards. The DNR asks the public not to burn debris since embers from any fire can easily escape control and cause a wildfire.

This risk increases on windy days. There were nearly 60 wildfires, burning 175 acres in the last week. The DNR has responded to 126 wildfires burning more than 309 acres so far this year, most were related to debris burning.

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