Stubborn wildfires continue to burn in the Upper Peninsula

This summer's fire season was bigger and deadlier than most

Historic drought had western states entering summer anxious about wildfires. Some suffered significant destruction and death, but there were wins, too.

Lightning strike confirmed as cause of Black River fire

As fire crews on the ground battle to suppress and contain the Rugged Terrain Complex wildfires in the Upper Peninsula, officials have confirmed that a lightning strike was the cause of the Black River Fire. This was also the confirmed…

Michigan wildfire investigators confirm lightning as cause of 2 U.P. blazes

Officials investigating three wildfires in the Upper Peninsula that have been burning for more than a week have confirmed lightning strikes caused both the Black River Fire and the Craig Lake Fire, while the cause of the Ridge Fire remains under investigation.

Rugged Terrain Complex wildfires continue to burn as drought persists in Upper Peninsula

Michigan DNR crews continue to battle the Rugged Terrain Complex in the Upper Peninsula, where three wildfires totaling just over 1,400 acres are burning up to two feet deep in the duff amid severe drought conditions

Stubborn wildfires continue to burn in the Upper Peninsula

Rain over over the last week "won’t make up" for the "severe drought in the U.P.,” MDNR's incident commander said.