The controlled burn around the South Milwaukee Middle and High School campuses is over, and it’s being called a success.
The photos below are “examples of what took place … with well-trained, experienced and equipped crews controlling the spread of fire under carefully controlled conditions,” according to Acting Fire Chief Joe Knitter.
Thanks for everyone’s patience during the burn. And click here for even more information and photos from the South Milwaukee School District website.
Update: Day two (Thursday) will have burning concentrated east of 15th Avenue around the football field, according to the fire department. I’ll keep you posted.
The controlled burn around the South Milwaukee High School and Middle School campuses is underway, and the fire department reports things seem to be going smoothly.
The burn will continue on Thursday, and no complaints have been received so far.
I’ll keep you posted as the burn continues.
And, of course, post your comments below.
With high winds, dry conditions and concerns over “very high” fire danger, the South Milwaukee School District’s controlled burn near the high school and middle schools has been put off until at least Wednesday.
Learn more about the original plans in my previous post on this topic, and here is a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story on concerns over outdoor burning of any kind in southeastern Wisconsin.
From Acting South Milwaukee Fire Chief Joe Knitter:
The DNR has lessened some restrictions throughout the State, however, Southeastern Wisconsin remains in a Very High classification for burning regulations. Since winds are being predicted to be in excess of 35 MPH this afternoon, we will keep a close watch on all outside burning activities and warn and advise people as necessary.
I’ll keep you posted when I learn more.
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Call me crazy, but I kind of like the prairie feel around the South Milwaukee high school and middle school campuses. I think it gives the properties a unique and more natural look.
Well, sometimes prairies demand controlled burns to rejuvenate and sustain healthy regrowth.
Such a burn is planned for April 7-15 — Spring Break week in South Milwaukee.
Learn more in this notice from the firm doing the burn … and be prepared for some smoke around the 4th District during that week.
Also note that our fire, police and health departments have been closely involved in the planning and execution of this. So I am confident it will be executed safely … with the end result being a better-looking school campus for the long term.
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