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DNR forecasts busy wildland‑fire season; staff, partners and equipment prepositioned
Summary
DNR forestry staff told the Natural Resources Board the 2025 wildland‑fire season will be active with drought conditions persisting across much of the state; the agency reported more fires than the 10‑year average so far and described suppression resources and partnerships.
Division of Forestry staff briefed the Natural Resources Board on April 9 on wildfire preparedness and the 2025 outlook. The DNR said drought conditions persist across large portions of the state, this spring’s fire season has already had higher‑than‑average fire counts and that agency resources and partners are prepositioned for response.
Why it matters: Increased fire occurrences raise the risk to life, property and natural resources; they also increase demands on department staff and local fire departments and may require mutual-aid and aviation resources.
Key points from the briefing
- Recent activity and trends: The DNR…
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