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Fire Destroys Tank Creek Bridge Along Great River State Trail; Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15, 2025. There were no injuries reported but unfortunately the bridge is a total loss. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Extreme Fire Danger Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn.
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Extreme Fire Danger Monday, May 12, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.
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Extreme Fire Danger Sunday, May 11, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.
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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.
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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 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.
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Investigation Underway Into Death At Devil's Lake State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the death of one person at Devil’s Lake State Park in Sauk County.