Lightning strikes confirmed as cause of 2 wildfires in U.P.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says lightning strikes caused two wildfires that have been burning in the state's Upper Peninsula for over a week.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says lightning strikes caused two wildfires that have been burning in the state's Upper Peninsula for over a week.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says crews are making "steady progress" against three wildfires that are burning in the Upper Peninsula.
Climate change has pushed the planet's environmental systems "deeper into uncharted territory," researchers said in a new report centered on the state of Earth's climate in 2026.
Two wildfires that were discovered on Friday in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are about 20% contained each, the DNR says.
Winds have shifted in the Upper Peninsula, pushing wildfire smoke toward Marquette and other communities, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says dozens of firefighters are working to contain two wildfires burning in the state's Upper Peninsula.
Dry weather and windy conditions have increased the wildfire risk in the Upper Peninsula, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says.
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to escape a wildfire that forced evacuations in the Okanagan Lake region.
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
The wildfire scenario in and around Spokane, Washington, is part of one of the worst fire seasons in decades for the Pacific Northwest. CBS News has this report.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Southeast Michigan faces smoke and storm chances to start the week, but it ends sunny and seasonal. Here's what to know.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and East Coast.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Flames surrounded a train in Ontario, but the workers were able to evacuate safely.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
The Palisades Fire in January 2025 left 12 people dead and burned thousands of homes and buildings in California. A trial in the case against a suspect is set to begin.
Late April through early June is historically the worst time of year for wildfires in Michigan, and there have been multiple wildfires this week.
More than 13,000 people were given evacuation orders as the Sandy Fire grew in Simi Valley, California.
Two "water scooping" planes have joined the Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighting fleet for the 2026 season.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says an elevated fire danger has been noticed across part of the state.
The sheriff's office evacuated residents on Camp 10 Road, and a shelter was set up at the Tri-Point Church in Mio.
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
