Michigan, air quality and wildfire smoke
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A haze of Canadian wildfire smoke can be seen over Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 5, 2025. The air quality index was above 151, indicating unhealthy air quality. Health experts say exposure to the smoky air can have short- and long-term health consequences. Joel Bissell | MLive.com
By IZZY ROSS Michigan Advance Canadian wildfire smoke that blew into the Great Lakes region is expected to clear from northern Michigan this weekend — at least for now. The Michigan Air Quality Division said Thursday morning that the heavy smoke across the Upper Peninsula was already clearing out.
Fox 2's Alan Longstreet joins Jay, Allyson, and Chelsea to discuss the thick wildfire smoke impacting Michigan’s skies. The trio covers how long it'll last, safety concerns, and what it means for your weekend plans.
From the Keweenaw Peninsula to the Mackinac Bridge and areas across lower Michigan, blankets of haze from Canadian wildfires could be seen throughout the week.
A risk of fire is very high this weekend in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula, the DNR says.
Canadian wildfires led to Mackinac Bridge in Michigan being shrouded in smoke, prompting visibility and air quality concerns, with Michigan authorities and health officials advising caution and monitoring air conditions.
Close to three dozen firefighters were reported to be working on the blaze throughout Monday with help from helicopter crews, according to the DNR. Its cause was still under investigation.