Wildfire rages near Grayling, Michigan, prompting evacuations and flight restrictions.
TL;DR
A wildfire near Grayling, Michigan, has burned more than 3,000 acres, forcing temporary evacuations and closing I-75 for most of Saturday. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but hot and dry conditions in Michigan have created extreme fire danger. Firefighters are working to contain the fire, which is now estimated to be 2,400 acres large. The evacuation order has been lifted and the Red Cross is assisting people who evacuated the area.
- Wildfire near Grayling, Michigan, now estimated at 2,400 acres USA TODAY
- Firefighters battle 3000-acre wildfire in Northern Michigan Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
- Evacuation orders lifted, I-75 reopens in Northern Michigan as wildfire continues to burn CNN
- Michigan DNR, Multiple Counties Battling 2400 Acre Fire in Grayling, Evacuations Lifted, Temporary Flight Restriction in Place 9&10 News
- DNR battling wildfire near Grayling, evacuations underway UpNorthLive.com
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