Michigan DNR maintains temporary flight restrictions over two Upper Peninsula wildfires
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is managing three Upper Peninsula wildfires – the Ridge Fire, Craig Lake Fire and Black River Fire – with a single incident management team, and a temporary flight restriction remains in place over the Ridge and Craig Lake fires.
The Ridge Fire, spotted on Oct. 9, is 466 acres and 40% contained, while the Craig Lake Fire, caused by lightning and detected on Oct. 8, is 606 acres and 70% contained; both restrictions cover a 5‑nautical‑mile radius and limit aircraft to below 3,500 feet.