Recent weather conditions prompt West Michigan fire warning; DNR advises against outdoor burning due to high fire danger.

The DNR reminds everyone that, although the statewide restrictions are now lifted, local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions that affect burning operations.

These burns, which began at 11 a.m. in Clyde Township, aim to keep land and forests healthy, according to the Michigan ... to the DNR. Kalamazoo County: DNR to carry out prescribed burn in ...

The most recent iteration of the ban was put in place by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in 2018 in an effort to control the spread of chronic wasting disease and is enforced by the DNR.

NWS alerts in effect HERE. Michigan DNR burn restrictions HERE. Wisconsin DNR burn restrictions HERE. The southern branch of ...

The DNR initiates burning restrictions to coincide with this annual “fire season,” which occurs just after annual snow melt. This year, snow melt could be as early as March in some areas.