Despite the colder temperatures, fire danger throughout Northeastern Wisconsin continues to rise.
As of this weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources raised the fire danger in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Calumet, and all other Counties across the state south of Outagamie County to “High.”
Currently, 72% of the Badger State faces a “High” fire risk, specifically due to abnormally dry fall conditions coupled with regular blustery autumn winds, creating circumstances that can make a fire not only start quickly, but spread just as fast.
With this rise in fire danger across the state, the Silver Creek Fire Department, out of Sheboygan County, is urging the public to adhere to safe practices to avoid wildfires and injury to themselves, firefighters, and Mother Nature.
Wisconsinites are advised to hold off on burning brush, leaves, or grass until conditions improve, as even a small fire can escape control in a matter of minutes.
They are also asked to keep an eye out for equipment that can spark and not to park vehicles of any kind over tall grass.
These simple tips can help avoid disaster during this unusually dry autumn season across the state of Wisconsin.
