Forest Fire
- Hearing/Meeting
Fire Department Advisory Council - fall meeting
This is the fall Fire Department Advisory Council (FDAC) meeting with an agenda including a discussion about funding priorities for the forest fire protection grant and training for Wisconsin fire departments.
- News
Extreme Fire Danger For Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, from 1 to 7 p.m. for the following counties in southwestern and central Wisconsin: Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green Lake, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties. Several adjacent counties will experience High or Very High danger
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Warning: Elevated Fire Danger Across Southern And Central Wisconsin Forecasted
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this holiday weekend due to elevated fire danger across southern and central Wisconsin. This includes campfires.
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UPDATE: Pallet Fire In Waushara County 100% Contained
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 730-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma.
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830-Acre Fire In Waushara County 99% Contained
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the now roughly 830-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The fire is 99% contained.
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UPDATED: DNR Suppressing 400-Acre Wildfire In Waushara County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the roughly 400-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The fire is now 99% contained.
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Celebrate A Fireworks-Free Fourth Of July
With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate a fireworks-free holiday and keep fire safety in mind.
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Critical Fire Weather Across Northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to critical fire danger across northern Wisconsin. A fire weather watch is in effect and the DNR and partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) are closely monitoring the situation.
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UPDATED: 100-Acre Wildfire Contained In Juneau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies remain on the scene of a roughly 100-acre wildfire in Juneau County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Fire Department Advisory Council (FDAC) fall meeting (Day 2 of 2)
This is the FDAC fall meeting to discuss the forest fire protection (FFP) grant, firefighter training, Division of Forestry hiring updates, PFAS foam collection update, open records training, AED's in DNR fire engines, etc.