DNR fighting 1,000-acre wildfire near Grayling, forcing evacuations
Emergency personnel are conducting evacuations near Grayling as firefighters are battling a 1,000-acre wildfire in Crawford County, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a release Saturday. DNR firefighters, along with local partners, are battling the blaze located in Grayling Township, 4 miles southeast of the city of Grayling. The fire is moving west and southwest and multiple buildings are threatened. Evacuees are being provided shelter at Grayling Middle School, 500 Spruce St. in Grayling, and Beaver Creek Township Hall, 8888 S. Grayling Rd. In addition, the fires have...