In the City of Wausau, recreational fires are usually prohibited when the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources classifies fire danger at the "Very High" or "Extreme" levels, although they could be terminated at the "High" level as well. If you have questions regarding recreational fires, please call our Fire Marshal at (715) 261-7900.

You can visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources page for current fire danger levels, and the DNR's Burning Permit Restrictions Map for Marathon County. You can also call 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876) for daily restrictions.