The risk of wildfires is higher than usual this fall, especially in the northern Lower Peninsula.

The combination of dry weather and leftover debris from the March ice storm means people need to be careful with fire throughout the fall, according to an announcement from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“We had a dry fall last year and many fire runs,” Jeff Vasher, resource protection manager for the DNR, said in the announcement. “We want to remind people to be careful and always keep fire safety in mind when they are burning, riding off-road vehicles or enjoying other outdoor activities.”

Most wildfires are caused by people

People are responsible for starting nine out of 10 wildfires, and nearly all of these could have been prevented, according to the DNR.

The risk is he

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