May 4, 2026 – Hartford, Wi – Eight departments are on scene at a grass fire north of Highway 60 in the area Kettle Moraine Drive in the railroad tracks just east of Hartford, Wi.
The initial call came in around 1 p.m. Fire departments on scene include Hartford, Iron Ridge, Neosho, Allenton, Slinger, Germantown, and Jackson.
The DNR had issued a burn ban. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across much of the state and DNR burn permits are suspended in 43 counties. Fire risk is increased by ongoing dry vegetation, low humidity, warmer temperatures and breezy conditions, with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
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