LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) -- Even with some rain over the weekend, most of Wisconsin is currently at an increased fire risk.

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Fire danger levels are high across much of Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin DNR's WISBURN page, the fire danger across western Wisconsin is at the high (yellow) or very high ...

DNR officials are reminding Wisconsin residents that sparks from electrical equipment, campfires and hot ashes from fireplaces are also fire risks, as smoldering embers can stay hot days later.

Equipment fires account for nearly 1/3 of Wisconsin’s wildfires. In Marathon County, a burning permit is generally required for outdoor burning, except for small campfires for cooking or warmth.