Wildfire https://www.wcmu.org/tags/wildfire Wildfire en-US Copyright Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:41:21 GMT Warm winter could spell a dry spring, ahead of wildfire season https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-29/warm-winter-could-spell-a-dry-spring-ahead-of-wildfire-season After an unusually warm winter, it's stacking up to be a more typical spring, but much of the region is still in a drought. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:41:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-29/warm-winter-could-spell-a-dry-spring-ahead-of-wildfire-season Teresa Homsi Budworm outbreak may leave jack pine trees bare, dead https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-20/budworm-outbreak-may-leave-jack-pine-trees-bare-dead Brown leaves and bare jack pine trees in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula may be due to an outbreak of hungry caterpillars. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:05:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-20/budworm-outbreak-may-leave-jack-pine-trees-bare-dead Teresa Homsi Wildland firefighters fear looming pay cuts amid labor shortage https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-18/wildland-firefighters-fear-looming-pay-cuts-amid-labor-shortage A new Senate bill would make base salary requirements permanent for wildland firefighters. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:56:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-18/wildland-firefighters-fear-looming-pay-cuts-amid-labor-shortage Rick Brewer Michigan air quality continues to be under watch https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/michigan-air-quality-continues-to-be-under-watch As smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to spread across the U.S., Michiganders are being urged to take precautions and minimize their time outdoors. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:20:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/michigan-air-quality-continues-to-be-under-watch Michelle Jokisch Polo Advocates look to long-term air quality solutions amidst wildfires https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-19/advocates-look-to-long-term-air-quality-solutions-amidst-wildfires Environmental advocates say stricter controls on industries can improve air quality as wildfires potentially become the “new normal.” Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:12:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-19/advocates-look-to-long-term-air-quality-solutions-amidst-wildfires Teresa Homsi Canada wildfires rage on even as Michigan skies clear https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-16/canada-wildfires-rage-on-even-as-michigan-skies-clear Skies have cleared across Michigan, after smoke from wildfires in Canada brought record air pollution. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:15:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-16/canada-wildfires-rage-on-even-as-michigan-skies-clear Russ McNamara Air quality in Michigan has reached unhealthy levels https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-09/air-quality-in-michigan-has-reached-unhealthy-levels The state of Michigan is currently experiencing deteriorating air quality. That’s as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to spread across North America. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:19:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-09/air-quality-in-michigan-has-reached-unhealthy-levels Michelle Jokisch Polo Grayling wildfire caused by campfire; DNR says fire more than 90% contained https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-03/large-wildfire-reported-southeast-of-grayling UPDATE Mon. June 5, 2023 4:30pm: A wildfire burned 2,400 acres on Saturday near Grayling. Fire danger remains critical throughout much of Michigan. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 20:29:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-03/large-wildfire-reported-southeast-of-grayling Mike Horace, Teresa Homsi, Rick Brewer, Amy Robinson State warns of high fire risk amid warm, dry weather https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-11/state-warns-of-high-fire-risk-amid-warm-dry-weather Warm and sunny weather in Northern Michigan has been a welcome relief to a cold and rainy April. But low humidity and dry weather has increased the risk of wildfires. The state warns residents to burn responsibly. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:43:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-11/state-warns-of-high-fire-risk-amid-warm-dry-weather Teresa Homsi Wildfire season is just beginning, officials say caution is key https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/wildfire-season-is-just-beginning-officials-say-caution-is-key Wildfire risk across Michigan is low right now but can change quickly. Officials say wildfire season is just beginning, and caution is key in preventing wildfires. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:10:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/wildfire-season-is-just-beginning-officials-say-caution-is-key Teresa Homsi