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Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Firefighters battling wildfires in Marquette and Baraga Counties

Headline from WZMQ Marquette

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters, alongside local partners, are currently working to contain two active wildfires burning in Marquette and Baraga counties. The fire danger level in the area has reached “very high” due to ongoing drought conditions, warm temperatures, and str…

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  1. WLNS Lansing

    Michigan Department of Natural Resources continues to battle two wildfires near Marquette (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters are working to contain the Ridge and Craig Lake wildfires in Marquette and Baraga counties following their discovery on October 9.

  2. WZMQ Marquette

    Firefighters battling wildfires in Marquette and Baraga Counties (opens WZMQ Marquette)

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    WZMQ Marquette's feed description

    The Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters, alongside local partners, are currently working to contain two active wildfires burning in Marquette and Baraga counties. The fire danger level in the area has reached “very high” due to ongoing drought conditions, warm temperatures, and str…