 It's getting warmer and with a very little rain and some windy conditions, the Bemidji Fire Department is reminding everyone that open burning restrictions are currently in place for the northern part of the state. The Bemidji Fire Department has responded to about 20 wildfires so far this spring and most have been from debris burning. The fire department is hoping to minimize that number. They're asking residents to avoid tossing cigarette butts outdoors, dragging chains from vehicles, parking cars in tall grass and grilling over grassy areas. Currently right now in Bemidji we do have open burning restrictions in place, so there is no open burning of debris. Campfires are still allowed. We do encourage people to keep an eye on the weather and if weather conditions are forecast to be warm, dry and windy, to avoid campfires until the evening hours. Chief Hofer wants to remind everyone that 90% of Minnesota wildfires are caused by humans so it makes it very important to make sure everything was extinguished before leaving an area. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.