Early Morning Fire Near Capital Region International Airport; Burn Ban Announced

A structure fire early Monday morning shut down part of Grand River Avenue near Capital Region International Airport. Authorities say the fire occurred in the area of Grand River and John Henry Drive. The roadway was closed around midnight and reopened about 4 a.m. No additional details about the fire have been released.

Over the weekend, fire crews battled a large brush fire in Alaiedon Township. The blaze broke out Saturday afternoon in a field near Harper and Wolverine Roads and was extinguished through a joint effort by departments from Ingham Township, Northeast Ingham County and Mason. The cause remains under investigation.

In response to the recent dry weather, the Ovid-Middlebury Fire Department has issued a temporary burn ban. However, relief may be on the way as showers and thunderstorms are forecast for tonight and tomorrow, along with cooler temperatures.

Road Closures and Construction This Week

Several major road projects are underway across the region:

• The westbound lane of I-496 under Crites Road will be closed for bridge maintenance from Monday morning through Wednesday evening.

• Northbound U.S. 127 will see intermittent closures between Holt Road and I-96 from Thursday at 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Friday.

• In Lansing, Michigan Avenue between Howard Street and Friendship Circle is reduced to one lane in each direction through mid-November.

• Kalamazoo and Cherry Streets have lane closures for water main replacement through Friday.

• Southbound Waverly Road at Harbor Cove is down to one lane through Friday as well.

Gas Prices Climb

Drivers are seeing higher prices at the pump to start the week. AAA Michigan reports the Lansing-area average is now $3.11 per gallon, up 22 cents from last week. Statewide, the average price is $3.08, marking a 7-cent increase.

 

Grand Blanc Churches Resume Services

Churches in Grand Blanc held Sunday services for the first time since the fatal mass shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 28. The affected congregation did not meet this weekend due to a previously scheduled general conference.