...Historically, 80 percent of all wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May, said Olin Phillips, the DNR's fire protection manager. Since most spring fires start and spread from burning debris piles the DNR asks people to use other methods...

...the Little Falls area. Most spring wildfires result from the burning of yard debris, said Olin Phillips, DNR fire protection manager. "We ask people to use alternative methods of debris disposal, such as recycling, composting or chipping...

...to 26 more counties. The restrictions will generally last about five weeks or when vegetation becomes safer. Fire Protection Manager Olin Phillips said residents should find other ways to dispose of yard waste and vegetative debris. He suggests...

...80 percent of all wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May, according to Olin Phillips, the DNR's fire protection manager. Data indicates that most spring wildfires originate from the burning of yard debris, according to Phillips...

...fire activity. Most spring wildfires begin in backyards with the burning of debris, said Olin Phillips, DNR fire protection manager. Eighty percent of all wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May, he added. "We ask that people use...

...alternative methods of debris disposal such as recycling, composting or chipping," said Olin Phillips, DNR fire protection manager, in a news release. The restrictions will remain in place until grass, undergrowth and trees are green enough...

...burning permits, forestry personnel may still give some variances for specific activities. Olin Phillips, DNR fire protection manager, said in a news release that each variance application is reviewed separately and permits are only granted for...