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Bookmark or Share- Fire Danger and Burn Permit Restrictions - Wisconsin DNRThen, after 9 a.m., select the county where you plan to burn or call the hotline 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876). Fire conditions change quickly, so it's important to check each day to find out if burning is allowed, burning hours and any size limitations.
- Burn Permits - Wisconsin DNRPrior to burning, I will call the hotline or visit the website to check the daily burning restrictions 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876) or dnr.wisconsin.gov keyword "FIRE." I will only burn clean untreated wood, clean non-recyclable paper products and vegetation. I have considered other means of disposal such as composting or recycling.
- WisBurn - WisconsinWisBurn is a mapping application that provides access to current and historical wildfire data, fire danger ratings, and burn restrictions in Wisconsin.
- Business Emergency Fire Wardens - Wisconsin DNREmergency fire wardens issue handwritten annual burning permits at no-cost to individuals wishing to burn legal materials in DNR protection areas. Burning permits can also be obtained over the phone by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876) or emailed instantly by applying for an online burning permit.
- Burning and Disposal of Wood Wastes in Wisconsinopen burning of the clean wood may be legal on the same property where it’s generated (refer to the questions above). Remember to always check with the DNR forest ranger and local officials to see if a burning permit is necessary. The DNR open burning regulations exempt clean wood and yard wastes that come from a single family or household.
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