(Dodge County) There is elevated fire danger across Wisconsin including in Dodge County. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wis-Burn site, Dodge County has ‘very high’ fire danger along with Washington, Columbia, and Jefferson counties.
The conditions have contributed to 63 wildfires burning approximately 135 acres over the weekend. The DNR will be staffing all available fire equipment across the state and shifting resources to areas with elevated fire risk.
The Wisconsin Army National Guard will also have two crews available to respond with Blackhawk helicopters with bucket capabilities. Waupun Fire Chief BJ DeMaa says it is important to never start a fire on a windy day.
“[If] you do, make sure that you’re keeping an eye on it, and that you don’t just start it and walk away,” says DeMaa. “And you know when you catch it, we’re now, you know, significantly out of control.”
A link to the DNR fire danger map is available HERE.
–Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin DNR
