Fire danger

The Black River Fire is roughly 100 acres. Both are in remote areas.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of the U.P. this weekend including Gogebic County.

The electronic sign is the first like it in the state

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.