FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the 6.5-acre wildfire at Roche-A-Cri State Park is fully contained, and the park has reopened for hiking. As of 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, officials reported that the Stairway Fire at Roche-A-Cri had been 100% contained. While hiking is permitted, the stairway and Mound Trail remain closed. Northern Wisconsin home a ‘total loss’ after porch fire spreads, additional home damaged The fire began at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, near the top of the Roche-A-Cri Mound stairway at the state park in Adams County. On Sunday, crews from 10 fire agencies worked to build containment lines using hoses and hand lines. Multiple pets rescued from Appleton duplex fire that caused an estimated $250K in damages The DNR noted that recent dry conditions, paired with low humidity and gusty winds, have elevated fire risks across the state. For more information on current fire conditions and wildfire activity, visit the Wisconsin DNR website.