High Fire Danger Continues for Much of Wisconsin, DNR Suspends Burn Permits for 43 Counties

High fire danger continues for much of Wisconsin, DNR suspends burn permits for 43 counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has suspended burn permits for 43 counties and asks people to avoid any outdoor burning.

DNR burn permit suspended in Washington Co. & surrounding area | Photo courtesy Wisconsin DNR

May 4, 2026 – Washington Co., Wi – Much of Wisconsin is in Very High fire danger today, May 4, 2026. The public is asked to avoid outdoor burning activities until conditions improve. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is […]

DNR warns of wildfire threat, suspends burning permits in 43 counties

MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to avoid outdoor burning activities as fire danger reaches "Very High" levels across much of the state Monday, May 4.

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