It turns out that last week’s storms only provided you a temporary reprieve from fire danger worries, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Just under 40 counties, including Door, Kewaunee, Brown, and Manitowoc counties, are back to experiencing high fire danger levels due to dry conditions. Only six counties in northern Wisconsin are experiencing low fire danger levels, with the rest sitting at a moderate level. Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht reminded readers and listeners earlier this year about the dangers that are present when fire danger is at elevated levels.

There have been over 240 wildfires in Wisconsin in 2024, with the DNR blaming the lack of precipitation and mild temperatures for the current dry conditions.