U.S. Forest Service Cadillac Works to Prevent Wildfires While Fire Danger Rises

With 58 wildfires under their belt just this spring, and with fire danger rising, the U.S. Forest Service in Cadillac is training to keep Northern Michigan unscorched right now.

They’re blaming it on the lack of rain, low humidity and whipping winds.

Agencies across the area are doing what they can to make people aware of the danger, and make sure they’re able to respond quickly.

One of the big things done on the ground to fight a wildfire is creating a handline.

This tactic is so that when the fire reaches the handline it will stop because of the dirt and lack of vegetation.

U.S. forest service fire staff officer Chris Peterson says the size of the handline is determined by the size of the fuel or grass.

The U.S. Forest Services brought in additional resources such as planes and bulldozers to help with stopping the fires in Northern Michigan.

Overall Peterson says weather like Thursday with low humidity and a breeze aid in wildfires starting.

“The biggest thing is obviously talking to the public and reaching out for the opportunities. Saying today’s not a good day to burn so we suggest people pay attention to the Michigan DNR burn permit page every morning usually updated by 10 a.m.,”

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