Wildfire
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Warm, dry weather sparks hundreds more wildfires than normal
Wisconsin has seen around 250 more wildfires this year than the average for the last decade as the state faces high fire danger due to dry, warm weather.
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As Canadian wildfires burn, here’s how Wisconsinites can stay safe from smoky air
Last summer, smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Wisconsin and caused multiple air quality advisories. Here’s how to protect yourself going into fire season this year.
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Much of Wisconsin under air quality advisory from Canadian wildfires
Eau Claire and Marathon counties have air quality considered unhealthy for everyone.
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Northwoods tribal leader reflects on 40th anniversary of court protecting treaty rights
This year marks the 40th anniversary of a landmark ruling that reaffirmed the 1837 treaty rights of a northern Wisconsin tribe to hunt, fish and gather on ceded territory. In […]
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Investigators: Fort McCoy prescribed burn did not cause April wildfire
A U.S. Department of Defense investigation into a 3,000-acre wildfire at Fort McCoy found that prescribed burn activities at the base did not cause the fire. The Monroe County army […]
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Wisconsin under another air quality advisory from Canadian wildfire smoke
The air quality across portions of Wisconsin has been labeled “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” and is among the worst in the nation due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The Wisconsin […]
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Canadian wildfire smoke is making Wisconsin’s air quality worse, but clean air is moving in
Much of Wisconsin was under an air quality warning Friday morning due to wildfire smoke from western Canada. Smoke has caused hazy skies throughout the week. Craig Czarnecki, outreach coordinator […]
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Northern Wisconsin under fire weather watch amid warm temps, increased winds
Burning permits have been suspended in 21 counties by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as the northern third of the state is under a fire weather watch. The record […]
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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin questions military officials about prescribed burns at Fort McCoy despite fire risk
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is questioning military officials about prescribed burns at Fort McCoy leading up to the outbreak of a 3,037-acre wildfire at the Monroe County base. Baldwin […]
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Fort McCoy officials report Arcadia Fire is 100 percent contained
Officials at Fort McCoy are reporting a wildfire on the Monroe County base is now 100 percent contained. In a press release on Friday afternoon, Fort McCoy officials said their […]