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2025-07-28 13:41:20.743197-04:00 ET

## Daily Wildfire Report for Wisconsin - July 28, 2025

### Overview
Wisconsin is currently experiencing elevated fire danger, particularly in the southern regions of the state. This is attributed to a combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and breezy winds, creating conditions conducive to rapid fire spread. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has designated southern Wisconsin as being in a high fire danger category.

### Current Situation
**Fire Activity:** While specific large-scale incidents are not prominently reported in the last 72 hours, the overall fire danger remains a concern. The Wisconsin DNR tracks wildfire and prescribed fire activity through its Fire Management Dashboards, which provide real-time and historical data.

**Key Fires:** No significant active wildfires requiring extensive resources have been reported in the last 72 hours.

**Prescribed Burns and Land Management:** The Wisconsin DNR manages prescribed fires to enhance natural communities and ecosystems. Information on planned, real-time, and historic prescribed fires can be found on the DNR's Fire Management Dashboards. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about local prescribed burn activities.

### Weather and Wind Warnings
**Current Weather:** As of Monday, July 28, 2025, much of Wisconsin is experiencing partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low 80s Fahrenheit.

**Forecasted Weather:**
* **Southern Wisconsin:** A significant increase in fire danger is expected from late morning through the afternoon due to warm temperatures, low humidity (20-30%), and breezy south to southeast winds reaching 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions mean fires can start easily and spread quickly.
* **General Outlook:** The forecast indicates a drying trend with warmer and drier conditions anticipated, which could increase fire behavior. Winds are expected to pick up, potentially fanning flames.

### Recommendations
**Public Awareness:** Residents in southern Wisconsin are advised that fires could start easily and spread quickly under the current conditions. Extreme caution should be exercised with any potential ignition sources, including hot equipment and discarded smoking materials.
**Burn Restrictions:** Burn permits are required in DNR forest fire protection areas when the ground is not snow-covered. It is crucial to check daily burning restrictions and fire danger levels before any outdoor burning. Information and permits can be accessed through the WisBURN application or by calling the WisBURN hotline.

### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
* **Wisconsin DNR Fire Management Dashboards:** [https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/forestryapps/firemanagement/](https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/forestryapps/firemanagement/)
* **WisBURN (Fire Danger and Burn Restrictions):** [https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/](https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/)
* **WisBURN Hotline:** 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876)

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

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