Lightning Confirmed as Cause for Two Michigan Upper Peninsula Wildfires; Containment Efforts Continue

Lightning strikes have been confirmed as the cause of the Black River Fire (70% contained, 340+ acres) and the Craig Lake Fire (90% contained, 600+ acres) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A third blaze, the Ridge Fire (50% contained, 466 acres), remains under investigation. Closures are in effect for parts of Craig Lake State Park, and residents along North Basin Drive near the Ridge Fire are encouraged to be ready for evacuation.