Fire

Fire danger expected to be high going into Memorial Day weekend

Warm and sunny weather in Northern Michigan has been a welcome relief to a cold and rainy April. But low humidity and dry weather has increased the risk of wildfires. The state warns residents to burn responsibly.

Wildfire risk across Michigan is low right now but can change quickly. Officials say wildfire season is just beginning, and caution is key in preventing wildfires.

Several fire departments and emergency service providers in the norther lower peninsula are struggling to acquire supplies due to supply chain disruptions.

When people imagine a battery fire, they might think of a Tesla lithium-ion battery burning on the side of the road.

The Michigan DNR believes the number of acreage impacted by the fire has gone down after more mapping.

Investigators are working to determine what caused a commercial plastic factory to catch fire in Midland County.

Fire departments in northeastern and southern Michigan have recently made runs to put out minor wildland fires. Officials say conditions remain at a normal level.

The legislation would expand coverage and benefits for firefighters who get work-related cancers and illnesses.

Here