Drought increased wildfire activity in Wisconsin
8/17/2023 11:58:45 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
AFFECTED AREAS:
Wisconsin
Start Date: 1/1/2023
- End Date: 8/11/2023
Wisconsin has had about 250 more wildfires than usual since the start of the year due to persistent drought, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. There have been 871 fires that have consumed nearly 4,400 acres to date, compared to the 10-year average of 614 fires and roughly 1,800 acres burned.
Wisconsin Public Radio (Madison), Aug 11, 2023
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