Door and Kewaunee counties are at high risk of wildfires due to dry conditions and high winds forecast for the weekend.  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resouces says the entire state is now considered to be at high or very high risk of wildfires.  The DNR has already suspended burning permits and is also urging people not to make camp or cooking fires outdoors.  Wildfire Specialist Catherine Coele farmers are urged to be cautious since Northeast Wisconsin, which includes Door and Kewaunee counties, is at higher risk of wildfires from fallen trees and limbs caused by windstorms last summer.

Coele says other wildfire risks remain from power lines downed by high winds.  The DNR says it has people and equipment in place to respond to fires as needed.  Fire crews will also have their own version of social distancing in place to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.