US EditionDNR Burn Restrictions Take Effect Amid Increased Fire Risk
The Minnesota DNR banned open burning in 31 counties to curb wildfires caused by people, citing a 30% reduction in wildfire rates from past restrictions.
- Starting Monday, March 30, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources restricted open burning of vegetative debris across 31 counties due to rising wildfire risk from warmer, drier weather conditions.
- "Wildfire risk increases each year after the snow melts and before vegetation greens up," said Karen Harrison, DNR wildfire prevention specialist. People cause more than 90% of wildfires in Minnesota.
- Residents in affected counties including Aitkin, Anoka, and Cass cannot obtain permits for brush or yard waste burning until officials lift the restrictions. The DNR will adjust rules as weather conditions change.
- Violators face potential liability for any damage or suppression costs if a fire escapes control. The DNR stresses that following these restrictions is required by law and important for public safety.
- Restricting this type of spring burning has historically reduced wildfires by 30%, and the DNR encourages Minnesotans to use safe yard waste alternatives like composting, chipping, or collection sites.
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Spring burning restrictions in effect
BRAINERD — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has restricted the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. The restrictions went into effect Monday, March 30, and apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami South, Benton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isan…
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wadenapj.comSpring burning restrictions begin
Burn restrictions are in place for Hubbard, Wadena and southern Beltrami counties, effective Monday, March 30. According to a news release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is restricting “the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest and northeast Minnesota.” The restrictions also apply in the following counties: Aitkin, …
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