6.5-acre "Stairway Fire" at Roche-A-Cri State Park, Wisconsin; contained, caused damage, park closed, under investigation.

A 6.5-acre wildfire, dubbed the "Stairway Fire," ignited at Roche-A-Cri State Park in Wisconsin on Sunday but was contained by Monday. The fire, affecting pine needles and leaf litter, caused no injuries, though it damaged the park's stairway. The park is closed until further notice, with the cause under investigation. The Wisconsin DNR noted that drought conditions and gusty winds have heightened wildfire risks across the state.