MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker signed an executive order on Tuesday, May 1 in response to wildfire conditions in Wisconsin.
The National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of the State of Wisconsin on both Sunday, April 29 and Monday, April 30. Out of concern that these conditions may continue, the governor has declared a State of Emergency in order to give the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources additional resources if these conditions continue.
In a news release, Gov. Walker issued the following statement:
CLICK HERE to read Gov. Scott Walker's executive order on fire conditions