wildfires

As temperatures finally start to warm up in the Northwoods, the risk for wildfires also rises.

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

The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the weekend.

The fire is in the Bear Paw Semi-Primitive Area east of the town of Mountain.

Dry weather, gusty winds and minimal chances of precipitation ahead of a strong cold front are in the forecast for the week.That increases the risk for any fire to get out of control and spread quickly.

Money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be used to help reduce wildfire risk, improve firefighter training, rehabilitate burned areas and advance research, according to the Interior Department

Dozens of wildfires burning hundreds of thousands of acres are currently burning out west in both the U.S. and Canada.The last few summers brought smoke from fires just like them to the Northwoods, dropping air quality to some of the worst levels seen in the region in years.

Dozens of wildfires burning hundreds of thousands of acres are currently burning out west in both the U.S. and Canada.The last few summers brought smoke from fires just like them to the Northwoods, dropping air quality to some of the worst levels seen in the region in years.

Smokey Bear is an iconic character created in 1944 by the U.S. Forest Service as part of a wildfire prevention campaign.Artwork inspired by the standing bear in his ranger hat will be on display in Rhinelander this week.

Although recent rain has improved conditions in some areas, much of the state's vegetation is still dead and dry.