Despite Long Winter, Grass Fire Season Is Here In West Michigan

John Agar | jagar@mlive.com, The Flint Journal
Wed, 04/23/2014 - 1:25pm

Firefighters are conducting controlled burns in some areas to encourage growth of native plants.

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