High or very high fire risks are in effect for northern and western Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, as of May 7, 2025. The majority of the Lower Peninsula is under a low or medium fire risk.

Smoke rising from Canadian wildfires has left a visible trail — literally — across Michigan, triggering public health alerts and bringing growing concern over outdoor burning practices. While many ...

Much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula faces a high fire risk as of April 30, 2025. Several environmental factors influence the risk of fires and their spread in the state. Parts of central and southern ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU)— The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday, indicating an elevated fire risk across Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the eastern portion of ...

LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning residents of a high fire risk and urging caution when burning debris due to dry conditions. As spring cleaning begins, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is warning about a fire risk in the UP and northern lower Michigan following a string of dry days. “There hasn’t been ...

Dry weather in the Upper Peninsula and parts of the Lower Peninsula created critical fire weather conditions on Monday, June 2. Officials reminded residents of burn restrictions and fire safety. "Hot, ...