Guess What? We Have Wild Fires in Michigan Burning Now!
Last year the Canadian wild fires seemingly burned forever and caused so much smoke to cover our Michigan skies. The California wild fires, although not affecting Michigan, created so much loss and damage.
But, we are not immune to wild fires here in Michigan, although not on the scale of Canada, but none-the-less, we have them, especially right now.
Fox17 reported the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says that two wildfires continue to burn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as of yesterday, Tuesday.
The Craig Lake Fire and Ridge Fires were spotted on October 9 by a DNR pilot on Friday, within two hours of each other. Fortunately they have had some rain in the UP to assist, but they continue to burn.
“Both fires are fueled by a mix of conifers and hardwoods on ridge tops and a mix of balsam and spruce in the lowlands,” said Keith Murphy, DNR Incident Command. “Public safety and firefighter safety remain our top priority.”
The cause of one of the fires is still under investigation as they continue burning. The DNR determined Tuesday that the Craig Lake Fire, which is burning north of Craig Lake State Park, was caused by lightning.
Fox17 reported the Ridge Fire is burning roughly 10 miles to the northwest of Marquette, according to the DNR.
But in spite of the rain and lower fire activity, these fires are far from out.
"The crews are battling them in difficult terrain, and officials warn the public to stay clear of the area, noting that flight restrictions and a strict drone ban are in place."
