Effective immediately, we have been directed by our DNR Regional office to implement Burning Permit Restrictions in our counties. Restrictions mean that (in an electronic burning permit county) the only burning permits that can be activated and legally burned are variance permits. A variance is a burning permit issued for over 1 acre of grass and special permits issued for large piles such as for a road construction activity or similar projects. Variances are issued by a forester and not fire wardens or purchased online. Grass fires will occur after just one drying day in spring so fire danger can change quickly this time of year. Once green up occurs, restrictions may be lifted and regular burning is again allowed.
Full press release: Burning Restrictions 03272020
