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4-22-20 governor evers declares state of emergency due to wildfire danger

todayApril 22, 2020

Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state.  The order directs state agencies, including the Wisconsin National Guard,  to provide additional personnel and resources as needed to assist in wildfire prevention, emergency response and recovery operations.   There have been over 150 wildfires in Wisconsin DNR protection areas this year including a fire in Juneau County April 18 that burned more than 230 acres.

Written by: Radio Plus

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