See the map above to find out if your area is in “extreme” or “very high” fire danger today. Check this page from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for burn permits.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging people in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula to refrain from outdoor burning over the next few days due to dry, warm and breezy ...

WEST MICHIGAN — Fire risk in West Michigan is elevated through Tuesday, June 3, due to a combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Dry weather in the Upper Peninsula and parts of the Lower Peninsula created critical fire weather conditions on Monday, June 2. Officials reminded residents of burn restrictions and fire safety.

Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, spewing toxic gases and geysers ...

Michigan small town fights order to lower lake behind risky old dam Updated: Jun. 06, 2025, 8:10 p.m. | Published: Jun. 04, 2025, 6:58 a.m. 27 1/27 Michigan EGLE orders drawdown at White Cloud dam ...

A March ice storm damaged 900,000 acres of forest in Michigan, delaying the 10-year forest plan by a year, says the DNR.

What are the burn restrictions in my area in Michigan? Michigan's DNR Burn Permits Management System provides daily updates on burn restrictions across the state.

So far this year, the Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has responded to 124 wildfires of various sizes, which is an increase from 92 fires in 2024 and 87 fires in 2023, but consistent with the five ...

On June 12, Kootenai County Fire Prevention Co-Op announced no further burn permits will be issued in the Mica Fire District, which includes most of Kootenai County, including Coeur d'Alene ...