Dorr Township Fire Department

07/29/2026

MDOT has announced that starting Monday, August 3rd to mid November 2026, the 144th and 146th Ave bridges will begin to be fixed. Here's what you can expect, according to information from MDOT

Lane Closures

⚠️SB US-131: Full weekend closure (at some point) and detour for beam setting at 146th Ave.

⚠️NB US-131: Short-term closures (at some point) of about 15 minutes for beam setting at 144th Ave.


➡The information we have not received is what project will be started first, or if they will be at the same time. We will try to keep you updated as information is released!

07/16/2026

Today's smoke density will pretty much be maximized over the entire state of Michigan. Expect hazy skies, reduced visibility and poor air quality to continue.

07/16/2026

We have been filtering through tons of comments asking about weekend plans. Unfortunately, our breaks from the smoky air this weekend look brief. Our update on our air quality over the next 60 hours as of 10 am EDT 7/16/26.

Through the rest of the day, nearly the entire state will bask under an AQI of 300 or higher. This is unhealthy for all individuals. As we move into Friday, smoke still lingers in the area, but a wind shift has shown up on latest model runs. This will blow most smoke off to the east into Ontario, but air quality will still not be completely clear. Places in the Upper Peninsula on Friday evening will likely still be above 150 for an AQI. Then on Saturday, another front moves in, bringing winds back in from out of the northwest, and storm chances. Within any storms on Saturday, dirty rain may occur. The cold front will likely also spike our AQI back above 200 for many, into the very unhealthy range by Saturday night. While we don't have smoke data yet for Sunday, we presume a similar outlook to Saturday will be in store to end the weekend, as winds remain largely out of the northwest.

If you have prolonged outdoor activities this weekend, please be safe about your respiratory health.

- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma

07/15/2026

🌞Its a hot one today folks!🥵

🌞Please be very careful if you do choose to go outside for any length of time today. The UV index as on 12:00PM was 7, and expected to reach 8.6 by 2:00PM.

🌞A UV index of 7 means you can get a sunburn in about 20–30 minutes, and when it reaches the 8.6, unprotected skin can sunburn in as little as 10 to 15 minutes.

Where your sunscreen and stay in the shade if possible and hydrate!🌳🌞☄️

🔥We are also dealing with the Wildfire smoke from Canada Air quality will be affected alongside significantly reduced visibility through out the state. The smoke plumes will continue to sink south today. They are expected to create hazy skies at the Michigan/Indiana border by Wednesday night.

07/04/2026

This 4th of July season, please remember to use extreme caution when lighting off fireworks! In addition to being safe, please have a water source ready and near by. The extreme dry and warm conditions this week will keep the fire risk at a high level.

Please enjoy this funny but yet serious reminder from the Department Chronicles

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07/04/2026

⚠️Attention⚠️

This year, DTFD and Law enforcement will be closing down additional roads to provide safety to pedestrians as they leave the parade. Please respect these closures and have patiences while the roads remain closed. We want to ensure everyone's safety!

07/03/2026

For the Freedom Run 5K tonight, roads will be closed for the duration of the race.

07/02/2026

This 4th of July season, please remember to use extreme caution when lighting off fireworks! In addition to being safe, please have a water source ready and near by. The extreme dry and warm conditions this week will keep the fire risk at a high level.

Please enjoy this funny but yet serious reminder from the Fire Department Chronicles

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.