Upper Peninsula Wildfires Reach 286 Acres as Evacuations and Flight Restrictions Intensify
Two active wildfires in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have expanded significantly, with the Ridge Fire reaching 256 acres and the Craig Lake Fire at 30 acres. Authorities have evacuated three homes in Marquette County and implemented strict flight restrictions. High winds and rugged terrain are complicating suppression efforts, while the National Weather Service warns of elevated fire risk across the region through the weekend.