Dept. Natural Resources: Firefighters head to Western U.S. and Canada to assist with wildfire suppression efforts

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that Fire Control program staff have been mobilized across the western U.S. and Canada to combat increased wildfire activity and assist in suppression and protection efforts. Wisconsin has been busy mobilizing resources, including personnel and engines, to over 65 out-of-state fire assignments so far in 2025. DNR...