The Department of Natural Resources says fire risk will be high this weekend. Officials say a string of dry days in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula confirms this risk. They’re asking you to be careful as Michiganders work and play outdoors.
Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says, “There hasn’t been significant rain in parts of the Upper Peninsula for more than two weeks,” adding, “Burn permits will be limited, and we are asking everyone to be very careful with their campfires this weekend and into Monday.”
In a news release, officials advise If you build a campfire, keep it small and never leave it. When you have finished with your campfire, drench it with water, stir the ashes and drench it again. Make sure metal campfire rings are cool before you leave the site.
You can get more fire safety information at Michigan.gov/FireManagement.
