VIDEO: 911 dispatchers say they got several calls since Friday about wildfires. They say dry ground and high winds have made conditions just right for fires to spread. Dispatchers also say what you need to do before the fire department gets to your home. โOnce a fire gets out of control, it can get very, very out of control very, very fast,” says Aaron Wright, Dispatcher. Wildfires are common during dry months of the year. Before you start a fire, you should check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website to make sure conditions are safe. Blair Township Fire Chief Bill Parker says now is not a good time to burn brush. โThe fire can spread pretty quickly. Some of those conditions are in lake greens up until we get some significant rain, which will help deter that,โ Chief Parker said. โThe other thing is the wind. When conditions are increasing, you know, gusts up to 40 today. So those arenโt good conditions to burn in.โ
