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Coverage dated October 13, 2026

Lightning confirmed to be cause for Craig Lake Fire

Headline from WZMQ Marquette

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Overnight rain on Monday and continued precipitation throughout Tuesday have helped keep fire activity low on the Ridge Fire and Craig Lake Fire, located in Marquette and Baraga counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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  1. MLive

    Craig Lake Fire cause revealed as U.P. blazes hit 1,000 acres (opens MLive)

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    Michigan DNR officials confirmed the lightning strike smoldered before high winds ignited the fire. Both Upper Peninsula wildfires have burned over 1,000 acres combined.

  2. WZMQ Marquette

    Lightning confirmed to be cause for Craig Lake Fire (opens WZMQ Marquette)

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    WZMQ Marquette's feed description

    MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Overnight rain on Monday and continued precipitation throughout Tuesday have helped keep fire activity low on the Ridge Fire and Craig Lake Fire, located in Marquette and Baraga counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.