Permits for outdoor burning will not be issued in the Upper Peninsula for the time being.



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May 8, 2025
Contact: Paul Rogers <[email protected]>, 616-260-8406

*Fire danger is high in Upper Peninsula, northern Lower Peninsula; delay burning for now *

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging people in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula to refrain from outdoor burning over the next few days.

“Both areas will be seeing very dry, warmer and, at times, windy conditions through the weekend and into next week,” said Paul Rogers, DNR fire prevention specialist.  

Permits for outdoor burning will not be issued in the Upper Peninsula for the time being. Campfires for warming and cooking purposes are allowed, but take precautions if you build one.

If you do have a cooking or warming fire:


* Make sure it is contained within a metal ring.
* Try not to start it until after 6 p.m., when winds die down and humidity rises.
* Clear nearby areas of any dry or dead vegetation.
* Keep a garden hose/pail of water nearby, along with a rake and shovel.
* Never leave a fire, even for a moment. When you’re done with a fire, make sure it is completely out. Douse the embers with water, stir the ashes and douse again.
* Always check for a permit at Michigan.gov/BurnPermit [ [link removed] ] anytime you intend to light a debris fire.

Find more fire safety guidance at Michigan.gov/FireManagement [ [link removed] ]. 




"Following a severe ice storm in northern Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage and conducting cleanup at several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails. Find up-to-date information about closures, volunteer opportunities and more" "on the DNR storm recovery page [ [link removed] ]."

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