The dangerous devices are banned in 29 states and many counties and cities. Crews were called to a home in the 400 block of Phelps Ave. near East Main Street and East Michigan Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Fire suppression was complicated by some active electrical wires that fell into the street, dividing firefighters. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new articles by email. “We wouldn’t see the station all day. Below is an excerpt from an article at the Chronicle Express: …Investigation by deputies and the fire chief concluded that based on debris at the scene that a sky lantern someone had launched to celebrate July 4 had landed on the dock, causing the fire. More information about the Springs Fire at Wildfire Today. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has identified her as Anna Eliva Pinto, a resident of 10460 Darling Road. U.S. Forest Service photo. A senior Camp Grayling official tells Northern Michigan’s News Leader that, after realizing the fire was too large to effectively extinguish, crews made the decision to keep the flames contained to a well-defined area–and then treated it as an unscheduled controlled burn, making ‘the best of a bad situation’. Fire Engulfs Building In Highland Park Firefighters are working Tuesday night to put out a massive fire at a building in Highland Park that can be seen for miles. A Michigan university professor has been fired after posting racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic comments on Twitter. Numerous fires on Michigan’s Lower Peninsula also started on October 8, 1871, at places like Holland, Lansing, and Port Huron (see map below). That’s almost twice as much as Michigan has. “It was just mentally exhausting. Michigan’s ambulance providers are sounding the alarm on inadequate state funding that has pushed EMS to the brink during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concurrent Peshtigo Fire … A 70-year old man died after he was badly burned in a brush fire near Hart, Michigan on Monday, April 8. Every call you had to be hyper-aware and hyper-vigilant and pay attention to everything that was going on around you,” said Detroit EMS Paramedic James Chave of the need to avoid exposure and disinfect everything patients came into contact with. Most wildfires occur in the spring here in Michigan when days are dry and windy with abundant dead vegetation left after the snow melts. The Great Chicago fire caused an estimated 250 deaths. From the Milan News-Leader in Milan, Michigan: The 76-year-old London Township woman found dead Wednesday afternoon from a fire in a wooded area was trying to get away when she was trapped by a fence. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming out the rear of the house and attached garage when they arrived around 3:11 p.m., March 10, in the 1000 block of Cranbrook Drive, Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety Director Mike Jester said. Daily fire danger rating ; 2019 Annual Fire Report ; Wildfire Protection and Information ; DNR Wildland Fire Web Application Captain Christopher Franks says at least one person was sent to the hospital with injuries, but their current condition is not available. The fires have been ravaging California and Oregon. MICHIGAN HISTORY SERIES ANN ARBOR—Flames are ravaging the forests and prairies of the West, but during the autumn of 1871, fire swept across part of eastern Michigan laying claim to life, property and natural resources, primarily in Sanilac, Huron and Tuscola counties. According to the AP, in the one-hour course participants will learn how to properly report incidents that could start wildfires, such as people sneaking into closed areas and disregarding fire restrictions. Because they started during the day, the Michigan fires claimed fewer lives, … Chief Deputy John Plath with the sheriff’s office said investigators believe Pinto was trying to walk or run to the east and was stopped by the fence. A gofundme account has been set up for Mr. McPherson where the following information is provided: [He was] flown to Henry Ford Hospital for extensive surgery and recovery. Firefighters had to divert traffic in the area because of the downed power lines and Consumers Energy was called in to cut them. (4/3/2020) - Outdoor burning larger than a campfire already isn't allowed in Michigan under the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order. “The funding issues that EMS is facing aren’t new, but COVID-19 exposed the major flaws in the system and now it’s time to right this wrong,” said Jack Fisher, MAAS president and executive director of Medic 1 Ambulance in Berrien County. VIDEO: First responders have been at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus, not only helping others, but trying to stay healthy themselves. They’ve been doing it for a century. Click here. "We had to evacuate because conditions deteriorated rapidly and we just had a breach again," said Garden City Fire Lt. Daniel Neault. Former Lookout Sites. …The fire tore through parts of Camp Grayling in Crawford County around 2:00 yesterday afternoon and burned an area North of Kyle Lake Road. Sky lanterns are made with plastic or lightweight paper and are lifted into the air when burning material is ignited at the base making it lighter than air. Today's Forecast; Daily ... West coast fires cause smoky haze over Michigan skies. Jackson Fire Department and the Summit Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. This page presents a snapshot of Michigan fire losses reported through the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) in 2018. The Department of Natural Resources maintains a nationally recognized wildfire program that is charged with protecting state and private land. The residents were displaced and the Red Cross is helping them. pic.twitter.com/zlgXBL874y, — 146thAirliftWing (@146AirliftWing) April 9, 2014. 42.7335, -84.5467 × Wildland Fire The fire essentially burned the village to the ground. Michigan State Police is handling the investigation, Mast said. So far, nobody was hurt as a result of the blaze. The point of origin has been determined and is being investigated. Great job sir!! While they were using a chain saw the tree suddenly fell, striking the two men. Investigators believe she was burning brush when the fire grew out of control and she was unable to escape it. There is no cost, and in case you change your mind each email has an unsubscribe button. The main cause (47%) of wildfires in Michigan is burning yard debris, such as grass clippings, leaves, and trash. Fire and Smoke Map. The Wyoming and North Carolina National Guard MAFFS units will train in Cheyenne, Wyoming beginning April 28, while the Colorado Springs Air Force Reserve unit will hold their training the week of May 16.