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19-03-2025
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Wildfire in Green Lake County burns 720 acres
A large wildfire in Green Lake County has been contained. An earlier wildfire in Waushara County covered about 830 acres. (Wisconsin DNR photo) A 720-acre wildfire that erupted Monday in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area of Green Lake County has been contained, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The so-called Big Island Fire has caused at least two residences to be evacuated, with six structures threatened by the fire, but not lost to it, according to the DNR. Six DNR engines, air patrol, and low ground units from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are assisting along with other local agencies. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the fire is burning on state and private lands. Six homes were saved as well as other buildings, and no structures were lost, nor were there injuries reported, according to the DNR. Although the fire has been put out, smoke is still lingering in the area, and an investigations of the cause of the fire cause is ongoing. The White River Marsh State Wildlife Area is a 12,000-acre property containing open marsh, swamp hardwoods, wet meadows, upland prairie, oak savanna and shrub carr. The area is favored by hunters for the small game and birds. The marsh was studied by Aldo Leopold in the 1940s and later recommended for conservation purposes. Wisconsin is already having an active wildfire season, which the DNR has called unusual and early. More than 223 wildfires have burned nearly 1,400 acres in Wisconsin already this year. In late February, a wildfire in Jefferson County burned about 95 acres, including 6.4 acres in the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The fire was worsened by dry conditions and high winds, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze. The larger fire in Green Lake County comes as much of the Midwest experiences extreme weather. At least 40 people died this week after tornados ripped through communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Storms have also devastated towns and cities in the southern U.S. Climate scientists have long warned that more frequent and intense extreme weather will occur if carbon emissions aren't lowered. In 2025, the world is expected to exceed the 1.5 degrees celsius limit researchers warned would cause the effects of climate change to worsen. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
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18-03-2025
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Green Lake County wildfire burns 750 acres, investigation underway
The Brief A wildfire burned roughly 750 acres in Green Lake County on Monday. The Big Island Fire broke out in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area. The fire has been contained and remains under investigation. GREEN LAKE COUNTY, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire crews and local agencies on Monday responded a wildfire in Green Lake County. After burning roughly 750 acres, it was 100% contained around midnight. What we know The Big Island Fire broke out in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. It burned on both state and private land, primarily cattails and marsh grass. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. Firefighters stayed at the scene overnight and into Tuesday morning to ensure containment. They are now focused on mop-up; there are no flames, but there is still smoke. As of 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, six homes were evacuated and saved and a dozen outbuildings were saved. No structures were lost. In total, 13 fire departments responded. The Berlin ambulance service, Green Lake County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and multiple DNR crews responded. What we don't know The fire is under investigation. The Wisconsin DNR said no department or private-approved prescribed burn was in the area at the start of the fire. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News In a Facebook post hours before the fire started, the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office said fire danger was "very high" and burning would not be allowed due to fire weather conditions. What you can do The DNR urges the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. For the most current fire situation and evacuation information, check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on the DNR website. The Source Information in this report is from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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18-03-2025
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Wildfire in Green Lake County burns 720 acres; crews still on scene
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire crews and local agencies responded to a 720-acre wildfire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County that broke out Monday afternoon. The "Big Island Fire" started around 4:30 p.m. Monday, affecting state and private lands. According to a Facebook post by the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday morning, fire crews will continue working with heavy equipment Tuesday in the area of the fire. Multiple road closures are in effect around White River Marsh. Closures can be seen on this map shared by the sheriff's office. Authorities urge people to avoid the area to allow crews to continue working to prevent flare-ups. Two residences were evacuated Monday afternoon, according to the DNR. Six structures were threatened, but none were lost and no injuries were reported. Six DNR engines, four dozers with engines, two low-ground units, DNR air patrol and two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service low-ground units responded to the fire. Ten local fire departments and law enforcement agencies assisted. The DNR said Monday night that the fire is under investigation. No DNR or private approved prescribed burn was scheduled in the area when the fire started. The DNR encourages the public to check fire danger on its WisBurn map before conducting outdoor burning activities. According to the map, Green Lake, Marquette, Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Waushara and Adams counties are under "very high" fire danger as of around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Green Lake County wildfire burns 720 acres at White River Marsh
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18-03-2025
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Firefighters battle 720-acres blaze in Green Lake County's White River Marsh
GREEN LAKE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Firefighters are battling a 720-acre wildfire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County. Dubbed the Big Island Fire, the blaze ignited around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Fire crews have managed to hold the fire to the south side of County Road D. Wisconsin man hospitalized after shooting, no arrests Two residences have been evacuated, and six structures remain threatened, though none have been lost. No injuries have been reported. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is on the scene alongside ten local fire departments and law enforcement agencies. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities confirmed that no DNR-approved or private prescribed burns were in the area at the time of ignition. The fire is currently burning on both state and private land. Hulk Hogan visits Appleton to promote Real American Beer Residents near the wildlife area are urged to avoid the region. The DNR also encourages the public to check fire danger levels before conducting any outdoor burning activities. For the latest fire conditions, evacuation updates, and burning restrictions, visit the DNR website. Officials plan to release further information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
