Weather experts said a few showers in the coming days aren't likely to significantly ease fire concerns.

All U.S. Forest Services research centers in Michigan will be closed, leaving local forests more vulnerable without expert monitoring.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is closing all four of its Forest Service research and development facilities in Michigan as part of a massive restructuring effort, the federal agency announced ...

High or very high fire risks are in effect for northern and western Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, as of May 7, 2025. The majority of the Lower Peninsula is under a low or medium fire risk.

The U.S. Forest Service, which oversees the route, said washouts, landslides and other conditions along the corridor pose serious safety risks.