Advancing wildfire may close Upper Peninsula highway

NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ******************************* Due to an approaching wildfire, MDOT may need to close M-28 between Shingleton and Seney.

NEWS RELEASE

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION

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Due to an approaching wildfire, MDOT may need to close M-28 between Shingleton and Seney.

The 1,500-acre wildfire in the Seney Wildlife Refuge has advanced to within three miles of the highway.

MDOT will consult with fire personnel from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on the fire’s progress, and will close the highway if necessary to protect motorists and emergency crews.

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