Wildfire risk grows in Northern Michigan as drought conditions persist

DNR: Risk of wildfires 'very high' in UP, northern Michigan

Officials said warm temperatures, dry vegetation, limited rainfall has raised the risk for fires.

Extreme caution urged as warm, dry forecast increases wildfire risk

Current fire danger ratings are high to very high across much of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula

Wildfire risk grows in Northern Michigan as drought conditions persist

In addition to a lack of rain in the forecast, past ice storms have left wood scattered across Northern Michigan, providing a dangerous combination of ingredients for potential wildfires.