Evacuation Lifted for County Road 510 Residents Amid Michigan Fires

Fire Evacuation Order Lifted as Conditions Improve in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

UPDATE, 1:38 p.m.: Residents of County Road 510 can return home as the evacuation order has been lifted, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Fire activity in the Ridge Fire area has decreased thanks to higher humidity levels and cooler temperatures. Meanwhile, North Basin Drive residents’ status has been downgraded from “Set” to “Ready.”

Firefighters continue battling two significant wildfires in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with one causing temporary evacuations. The Ridge Fire, located approximately 10 miles northwest of Marquette, spans about 256 acres between County Road 510 and North Basin Drive, as reported by Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources.

Due to the Ridge Fire, three homes along County Road 510 were evacuated, with the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office designating Negaunee Township Hall on M-35 as an evacuation center.

Another wildfire, the Craig Lake Fire, covers an estimated 309 acres north of Craig Lake State Park. According to the Michigan DNR, the fire is situated in a remote area with rugged terrain, complicating access for firefighting efforts.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

An aerial view of the Craig Lake Fire in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as of 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.

Due to persistent drought conditions, warm weather, and strong winds, the fire danger level remains “very high” in the Upper Peninsula today, the Michigan DNR reports.

The “Ready, Set, Go!” protocol remains in place for residents along North Basin Drive because of the Ridge Fire, though currently set to “Ready.” Residents are advised to:

Clear dry brush and debris within 30 to 100 feet of their homes.

Develop an evacuation route.

Prepare an emergency bag with essentials like medications, important documents, and supplies for pets.

Stay updated via the DNR and Marquette County Emergency Management’s social media and local news outlets.

Additionally, the Michigan DNR noted that heavy smoke may affect Negaunee, Ishpeming, Marquette, Michigamme, and nearby areas due to overnight wind shifts. Consequently, individuals with certain health conditions are advised to minimize outdoor activities.

WNMU’s Nicole Walton contributed to this report.