Ridge Fire Prompts Evacuations in Upper Peninsula
Residents in the Upper Peninsula were evacuated due to the Ridge Fire, which is located 10 miles northwest of Marquette.
Marquette, MI, October 11, 2026 —
An evacuation order has been issued for residents in the Upper Peninsula due to the ongoing Ridge Fire. The fire is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Marquette. Specific details regarding the cause of the fire, its current size, or the number of residents affected by the evacuation were not immediately available.
Emergency services are responding to the situation, and authorities have urged affected individuals to follow evacuation protocols. The exact timeline for when residents may be able to return to their homes remains undetermined as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Further updates on the fire’s status and containment efforts are expected as the situation develops. The extent of any damage caused by the fire is also not yet reported.
Information regarding the resources deployed to combat the Ridge Fire, such as the number of fire crews or aircraft involved, has not been disclosed in the initial reports. Similarly, the duration of the evacuation and the specific areas impacted by the mandatory order were not detailed. Officials are monitoring the fire’s progression closely.
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