Dry Weather Increases Fire Risk Up North
DNR says wildfires could spread quickly under present conditions.
Dry weather has increased the risk of fires in northern Michigan. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for several counties in the northern Lower Peninsula Tuesday. The agency says a chance of rain and thunderstorms through Memorial Day should reduce the fire threat up north. Jim Fisher is the DNR’s Fire Supervisor for Forest Resources. He tells WDET’s Pat Batcheller conditions have reached a critical stage. Click on the audio player to hear the conversation.
For more information about weather and fire conditions in northern Michigan, check out these web sites:
Daily Fire Danger Rating from MesoWest
National Weather Service Gaylord
