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MI DNR: Wildfire Danger High This Weekend In Upper Michigan

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Prevent wildfires this weekend by being careful with fire. (MI DNR photo)

Marquette, MIMarch 18, 2021 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to be careful when burning yard debris, enjoying campfires or doing other outdoor activities this weekend.

DNR Fire Management Specialist Keith Murphy spoke about the potential for wildfires this weekend in our region with Mark & Walt in the Morning.

Murphy said dry and windy conditions in the works for this weekend mean wildfires can spread fast.

He said he knows everybody wants to get out and clean up their yard or their camp, but it’s important check conditions before burning and to understand how dry fuels on the ground are.

Murphy said burn permits may be needed in the Upper Peninsula and residents can check the map at Michigan.gov/BurnPermit to see if debris and open burning is permitted in their counties.

-mediaBrew Communications News

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