You will have to be extra careful before burning in Door and Kewaunee County for the time being. Both counties have been upgraded to the “high” fire danger category as of Monday. Precautions include checking recent debris burns for smoldering embers. It would be best to be mindful of breezy conditions that can cause flames to rekindle. You should check with your fire department, town chairperson, or local municipality to obtain burning regulation information. Fire conditions change daily and are typically posted to the DNR website at 11:00 AM daily. The majority of Wisconsin counties are considered high fire dangers as of Tuesday. Other precautions as listed by the DNR are listed below the map of Wisconsin with fire danger levels county-by-county.
- Operate equipment (chainsaws, off-road vehicles, lawn mowers, etc.) early in the morning or late in the day to avoid sparks at peak burn hours.
- Secure dragging trailer chains.
- Delay having campfires until the evening hours as fire conditions tend to improve; keep them small and contained.
- Report fires early, dial 911.
Safe burning tips from Wisconsin DNR here.
(photos courtesy of Wisconsin DNR)
