Right now, there are about 70 active wildfires burning over a million acres in the U.S. Almost all of it is out West -- but we're seeing the effects here at home with air quality advisories. The Wisconsin DNR has mobilized its own wildfire fighters to help combat these flames out West and in Canada. Marc Sass is a forest ranger covering the southeast part of Wisconsin across 10 counties. He also trains local fire departments on how to put out wildfires. Marc is waiting for the call to head out West now to help the fire suppression effort. He says it’s not uncommon for states to share resources. Wisconsin has been busy mobilizing resources, including personnel and engines, to over 65 out-of-state fire assignments so far this year. DNR staff have been mobilized to 12 different states and provinces. Three of our wildland fire engines are also currently stationed in Oregon. Meanwhile, here at home, we may be seeing the smoke, but our wildfire risk is minimal thanks to the recent rains.

Right now, there are about 70 active wildfires burning over a million acres in the U.S. Almost all of it is out West -- but we're seeing the effects here at home with air quality advisories. The Wisconsin DNR has mobilized its own wildfire fighters to help combat these flames out West and in Canada. Marc Sass is a forest ranger covering the southeast part of Wisconsin across 10 counties. He also trains local fire departments on how to put out wildfires. Marc is waiting for the call to head out West now to help the fire suppression effort. He says it&rsquo;s not uncommon for states to share resources. Wisconsin has been busy mobilizing resources, including personnel and engines, to over 65 out-of-state fire assignments so far this year. DNR staff have been mobilized to 12 different states and provinces. Three of our wildland fire engines are also currently stationed in Oregon. Meanwhile, here at home, we may be seeing the smoke, but our wildfire risk is minimal thanks to the recent rains.

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Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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