Southeast Wisconsin 'red flag warning' Thursday

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Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency in response to the elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state as crews battled flames in a number of areas.

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning once again for all of southeast Wisconsin from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13. Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency in response to the elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state.

The warning means conditions are favorable for forest fires. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Caution is advised with any outdoor fires or when using any equipment that may cause sparks.

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"Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still has considerable snow cover, the danger is extreme across much of the state today," said Evers. "This executive order will give the Department of Natural Resources the ability to have all available resources ready to be quickly dispatched at critical moments to keep fires small and minimize damage."