DNR: Thou Shalt Not Open Burn

I understand the various reasons being given by the DNR to discourage homeowners from open burning.

However, at least in southeastern Wisconsin, the message regarding wildfire risk is ill-timed.

From the Associated Press:

State environmental and forestry officials are urging homeowners to refrain from openly burning trash and yard debris.

People can obtain burning permits from the Department of Natural Resources, but agency is trying to discourage the practice. DNR forestry specialists say debris burning causes about 30% of Wisconsin wildfires each year.

My yard is saturated. It's a waterlogged sponge.

The threat of a grassfire in my yard is currently zero.