Extreme fire danger in Northern Wisconsin

Extreme  fire warnings are in effect for far northern Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources has issued extreme fire risk warnings for 19 counties, including Marinette. Oconto County’s fire risk is in the very high category. The D N R has responded to almost 100 wildfires in the past week, and is expecting dry conditions to continue through the first half of the week. Do not use outdoor grills, do any yard waste burns, or use ATVs or UTVs in brushy or woody areas.