If you are caught burning without a permit in the city, the first is a warning the second you start getting a fine. DNR area they fine right away.”

Fire Chief Korey Hagenson

With little snow and warming temperatures, the spring wildfire season is expected to be active.
“With the abnormally low snow pack this winter the danger is high this early spring,” Stanley Fire Chief Korey Hagenson said. “The DNR is predicting a very active fire season this year. We have not taken any of our wild fire equipment out of service this winter. This will be the first winter since I have taken over that we have not done that.
With that being the case, Hagenson said human behavior made a difference.
“As far as human behavior. Think before you burn, he said. “Do I have or need a permit? What the weather like today? Windy, cloudy, rainy? I am going to affect someone else if I burn? Lastly, Do I really need to burn this or can I just take it to the city brush pile where it is a controlled burn? If anyone has any questions feel free the contact me or the DNR.” So how to get ahold of the fire chief for permits?
“They can call my chief cell (715)703-9138 if it is in the city,” Hagenson said. “If you live out of the city in DNR coverage you need to contact me and also the DNR. As of Sunday myself and the DNR are not giving out permits. If you are caught burning without a permit in the city, the first is a warning the second you start getting a fine. DNR area they fine right away.
Pending the weather, there could be a suspension for all burning not heating related, he said.
“I do see very shortly suspending all burning unless it is for heating, Hagenson said. “That would mean no trash barrel, fire pits or any other types.” After all, it only takes one spark, to start a disaster.