由于森林火灾的高风险, 明尼苏达州DNR禁止在16个县开放焚烧. Minnesota DNR bans open burning in 16 counties due to high wildfire risk.

明尼苏达州DNR将自2026年4月20日起扩大开放式燃烧限制,增加16个北方县,原因是干旱天气造成的高野火风险. Minnesota DNR expands open burning restrictions to 16 additional northern counties starting April 20, 2026, due to high wildfire risk from dry weather. 禁止任何开放式焚烧树林或院子废物, 并将继续生效. The ban prohibits all open burning of brush or yard waste and will remain in effect until further notice. 官员建议使用其他方法, 例如堆肥或将垃圾运到收集地点以减少火灾危险. Officials recommend alternatives like composting or hauling debris to collection sites to reduce fire danger.