(WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning residents to check fire danger before lighting any outdoor fires as the fall fire season is underway. More than 50 wildfires have occurred in October alone, burning roughly 20 acres, and nearly all were human-caused and preventable.

Much of Wisconsin remains abnormally dry, and some areas are even experiencing moderate drought conditions after missing typical late-summer rainfall, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Dry weather, gusty winds, and a lack of precipitation are increasing the risk of wildfires, and concerns over elevated fire danger are expected to continue until the state receives significant rain or snow. The DNR will continue staffing fire equipment as conditions persist.

Dry weather and dead leaves

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