DNR warns of very high fire danger in western Wisconsin
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says nearly all counties in western Wisconsin are at very high fire danger risk and asks…
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Wisconsin DNR issues burn warnings, Vernon and Crawford counties under 'high fire danger'
Wisconsin DNR issues burn warnings, Vernon and Crawford counties under 'high fire danger'
Air quality advisory remains in effect for La Crosse area
WISCONSIN (WKBT) - An Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for much of Western Wisconsin. The smoke and haze are coming from wildfires in Canada. The…
Much of Wisconsin at very high fire risk danger
WISCONSIN (WKBT) - Much of Wisconsin is at risk of wildfires. According to the Wisconsin DNR, Eau Claire, Jackson Monroe Counties have a very high fire risk. La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties are all at high risk. Vernon and…
UPDATE: Wildfire near West Salem contained authorities say
Crews are battling an active wildfire off Gills Coulee Road near West Salem.
WI DNR: Burning debris caused nearly 240-acre wildfire at Necedah Wildlife Refuge
NECEDAH, Wis. (WKBT)-- A nearly 240-acre wildfire at the Necedah Wildlife Refuge this weekend was caused by debris burning, according to the Wisconsin Department…
Wildfire at Necedah Wildlife Refuge burns 240 acres
NECEDAH, Wis. (WKBT)-- Fire crews are responding to 240-acre wildfire at the Necedah Wildlife Refuge in Juneau County. The fire is burning in a lowland/marsh part…
Australia turns from defense to offense in wildfire battle
Crews battling Australia's wildfires say they have been able to turn from defense to offense for the first time in weeks thanks to a break in the weather.
Wildfire near Santa Barbara reaches more than 4,300 acres
A wildfire raced across the dry hills above the California city of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, forcing thousands of evacuation orders and drawing hundreds of firefighters tried to stop the flames from reaching homes.
Toxic waste sites in areas at risk of worsening natural disasters
Most of the nation's most dangerous toxic waste sites, which threaten human health and the environment, are under a threat of their own: climate change. And the US government needs to do more to address those risks, a watchdog group says.
