Elevated fire risk is a good time to revisit fire safety with the La Crosse Fire Department [Video]

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Many Western Wisconsin counties have been issuing burn bans due to dry conditions that have been affecting a large portion of the state. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel speaks with experts about why people need to be on high alert when it comes to fire danger.

La Crosse County is one of many counties that have had burn bans issued over the last few weeks. La Crosse Fire Department Community Risk Educator, Molly McCormick, says the Winter weather has played a big role in the high fire risk this Spring, “We had a pretty mild winter. And so, with that lack of snowfall, that lack of snowpack, it’s going to make sure that our soil is pretty dry.”

McCormick says this year’s Spring fire activity is much higher than last year’s, due to the weather and water levels, “Last spring we had record high …