Wildfire warnings have been issued by Wisconsin officials for Saturday.
52 counties have been identified by the state Department of Natural Resources as being at “very high risk” for fires. Most of these are located in the northern part of the state. Eight counties are considered “high-risk” while all the other counties are considered “moderate risk.”
Authorities warn that fire spreading will be easier in dry and high winds. Officials advise people to avoid any outdoor burning, including campfires. Also, they recommend that you use caution when driving off-road.
Wisconsin has seen more than 250 wildfires this year, which covered approximately 440 acres. Officials stated that debris burning is the main cause of wildfires.
Check out if your county has been rated as high risk.go.madison.com/fire-danger
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
Late Tuesday, May 14th, a home caught fire in Highland Township (Wis.), east of Solon Spring. Crews from Minnesota and Wisconsin were trying to contain a rapidly-growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin, which forced evacuations. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, several structures were destroyed in the mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs. The forest fire had grown to 9 square miles. No injuries were reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News Tribune, Clint Austin).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
The Wisconsoin Dept of Natural Resources provided this photo on May 14, 2013. It shows a wildfire that has ravaged 8,700 acres in northwestern Wisconsin, destroying nearly 50 structures, and forcing dozens of people from their homes. According to the DNR, the wildfire in Douglas County has been contained at least 90% by Wednesday morning. This means that firefighters have prevented most of it from spreading. (AP Photo/Wisconsoin Department of Natural Resources).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
The Wisconsoin Division of Natural Resources has provided this May 14, 2013 photo. It shows a smokey wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin. It has destroyed nearly 50 structures, and forced many people from their homes. According to the DNR, the wildfire in Douglas County has been contained at least 90% by Wednesday morning. This means that firefighters have prevented most of it from spreading. (AP Photo/Wisconsoin Department of Natural Resources).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
A smoke plume rises over a road block at County A and Ross Road east Solon Springs, Wis. on Tuesday, May 14th 2013. Crews from Minnesota and Wisconsin were trying to contain a rapidly-growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin, which forced evacuations. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, several structures were destroyed in the mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs. The forest fire had grown to 9 square miles. No injuries were reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News Tribune, Clint Austin).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
The Wisconsoin Dept of Natural Resources provided this photo on May 14, 2013. It shows a wildfire that has ravaged 8,700 acres in northwestern Wisconsin, destroying nearly 50 structures and forcing dozens of people from their homes. According to the DNR, the wildfire that erupted in Douglas County Wednesday morning is now at 90 percent containment. This means that firefighters have prevented the fire from spreading. (AP Photo/Wisconsoin Department of Natural Resources).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
Late Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, a structure was set ablaze along Sutfin Road east from Comminsky Road, Highland Township, Wis. Crews from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota were trying control a rapidly-growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin. It forced the evacuations of the sparsely-populated area. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, several structures were destroyed in the mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs. The forest fire had grown to 9 square miles. No injuries were reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News Tribune, Clint Austin).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
Late Tuesday, May 14, 2013, a wildfire rages in the forest east of Duck Pond Road, Highland Township, Wis. and east of Solon Spring, Wis. Crews from Minnesota and Wisconsin were trying to contain a rapidly-growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin, which forced evacuations. The forest fire spread to 9 square miles and destroyed several structures in the rural, wooded area east of Solon Springs. No injuries were reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News Tribune, Clint Austin).
Wildfire Evacuation Wisconsin
The Wisconsoin Division of Natural Resources has provided this May 14, 2013 photo. It shows a smokey wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin. It has destroyed nearly 50 structures, and forced many people from their homes. According to the DNR, the wildfire in Douglas County has been contained at least 90% by Wednesday morning. This means that firefighters have prevented most of it from spreading. (AP Photo/Wisconsoin Department of Natural Resources).
