The Brief
- The Wisconsin DNR conducted a controlled burn at Bong State Recreation Area.
- The fire burned approximately 950 acres – roughly one-and-a-half square miles.
- Prescribed burns are one of the most effective tools to reduce wildfire risk, according to the DNR.
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a controlled burn at Richard Bong State Recreation Area on Thursday, March 27.
What they’re saying:
According to the Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department, approximately 950 acres – roughly one-and-a-half square miles – of dormant vegetation were burned. …