Waukesha County Among Counties With High Fire Danger Warning

WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI— The Wisconsin DNR is warning Wisconsinites that there is a high fire danger for Tuesday. Waukesha County is listed among the counties.

When the fire danger is "high", fires can start easily from most causes and small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily.

Unattended campfires and brush fires are likely to escape. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Services, when there is high fire danger:

• Fires will spread easily, with some areas of high-intensity burning on slopes or concentrated fuels.
• Fires can become serious and difficult to control unless they are put out while they are still small.
• Check conditions in your area and refrain from burning. Be extra careful with any outdoor flames, campfires, ash disposal or equipment use.

The City of Waukesha Fire Prevention Ordinance prohibits outdoor burning within the City of Waukesha, according to the city's website.

There are some exceptions for bonfires, recreational fires, and cooking fires. For more information, please the Fire Prevention Ordinance.

The following counties have HIGH fire danger: Adams, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Marquette., Milwaukee, Monroe, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Saint Croix, Sauk, Sawyer, Trempealeau, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waushara, Winnebago and Wood counties.