Fire Restrictions in Place

With dry conditions persisting throughout much of Minnesota, wildfire agencies have restricted open burning throughout the state.

As of midnight Friday morning, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr, ordered open burning only be allowed for special exceptions by the county, state or federal agency having permitting responsibilities.

Recreational or campfires will only be allowed in a designated fire receptacle designed for such use, provided it is associated with a residence, dwelling, campground or resort.
The lack of early fall rains, combined with above normal temperatures and brisk winds, have created conditions more favorable to fires. The lack of precipitation allowed fuels to dry out, making them more susceptible to ignition and increasing the ability of fires to spread.