Fire danger

The fire danger level is Extreme across the Upper Peninsula and High across parts of northern Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging people to not burn as any flame or spark could easily lead to a wildfire.

The Wisconsin DNR expects this elevated fire danger will continue until there is significant rainfall.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging people to be cautious burning and avoid it if possible across state.

Burning brush and leaf piles is the main cause of wildfires at this time of year, and debris burning remains the number one overall cause in Wisconsin.

Another day of high fire risk is expected across northern Wisconsin and the western Upper Peninsula today.Red Flag Warnings are issued when there are hot temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels.

To help prevent wildfires, the DNR is asking people to avoid all burning until conditions improve.

Nearly 170 wildfires have burned over 450 acres already this year in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin DNR is warning of high fire danger across the state right now.All counties except Vilas, Forest, and Florence counties are at the high level for fire risk. Those three are in the moderate category.The Wisconsin DNR is asking people to avoid burning this week.

Unusually warm temperatures and a lack of snow could lead to an early start for Wisconsin’s wildfire season