MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Spring is wildfire season in Wisconsin.
Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Prevention Specialist Catherine Koele talked about the dangers of “crown fires” in the pine woods of northern Wisconsin.
“In these really dry, sandy soil areas, the fires tend to creep up and move into the crowns of the pine trees. And those fires can be really challenging and difficult to suppress,” Koele said.
Koele suggests residents in those areas put off any burning for now.
“So until things become really green and lush, we’re going to be in it. And we anticipate that we’re going to have this kind of dry stretch over the next week and no significant precipitation in the in the near forecast over the next week,” Koele said.
It’s important to know fire conditions and burning permit restrictions in your area. Check the DNR website for that.
The DNR has already responded to 600 wildfires this year.
