Like most years, the spring fire season is tough to predict because it depends on the weather. Michigan DNR Fire Supervisor ...

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 ...

MICHIGAN, USA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging residents and visitors across the state of Michigan to exercise caution this weekend as the fire risk is expected to be ...

MICHIGAN, USA — With warmer temperatures hitting West Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is urging caution for anyone planning to burn or have outdoor fires in the coming days. High fire ...

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 ...

Dry weather and strong winds create critical fire conditions in parts of Michigan. Red flag warnings have been issued for western Upper Peninsula, with elevated fire risks elsewhere. Officials urge ...

Michigan’s natural resources officials are warning that sunny, dry fall weather will bring bigger risk of wildfires – especially in ice storm-damaged areas in Northern Michigan. The state Department ...