Dry and breezy conditions are heightening the risk of wildfires, prompting the state to warn Mainers that spring fire season is here.

Already this year, the state has had more than 40 wildfires that have consumed more than 100 acres, according to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Forest Protection Division.

“Spring weather conditions are extremely conducive to wildfires,” the division wrote in a Tuesday press release. “Ninety percent of all wildfires are caused by people, destroying natural resources and property and threatening human life.”

The forecast for the next few days, which features wind gusts between 30-35 mph, warm air and dry conditions, puts the state at risk for wildfires through Friday, according to the Spectrum News weather staff.

Temperatures will be in the 60s for most across Maine on Thursday and Friday, with mostly sunny skies.

And though it’s a good time for spring yard work, the forestry division asks Mainers to check with their local town hall, local fire department or the Maine Forest Service before burning.

Go to maineburnpermit.com to get an open burn permit.

Other tips include being mindful of windy conditions and burning only in locations where fire can be easily controlled, making sure woodstove and fireplace ashes have cooled before disposing of them and never using flammable gas-propellants.