Planned burn to improve wildlife habitat spread beyond containment Tuesday

DNR Central Office - GRANTSBURG, WI -- A Department of Natural Resources prescribed burn used to restore wildlife habitat in Crex Meadows Wildlife Area spread beyond planned containment lines Tuesday about 1:30 p.m. The fire's forward progress was stopped about 7 p.m. by DNR crews with Minnesota air mutual aide. Crews will continue to work throughout the night.

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