Wildfire

After an unusually warm winter, it's stacking up to be a more typical spring, but much of the region is still in a drought.

Brown leaves and bare jack pine trees in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula may be due to an outbreak of hungry caterpillars.

A new Senate bill would make base salary requirements permanent for wildland firefighters.

As smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to spread across the U.S., Michiganders are being urged to take precautions and minimize their time outdoors.

Environmental advocates say stricter controls on industries can improve air quality as wildfires potentially become the “new normal.”

Skies have cleared across Michigan, after smoke from wildfires in Canada brought record air pollution.

The state of Michigan is currently experiencing deteriorating air quality. That’s as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to spread across North America.

UPDATE Mon. June 5, 2023 4:30pm: A wildfire burned 2,400 acres on Saturday near Grayling. Fire danger remains critical throughout much of Michigan.

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.