{
  "id": 15574631,
  "title": "Michigan to ban uncertified untreated firewood from 2027 to block 140+ pests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/michigan-to-ban-uncertified-untreated-firewood-from-2027-to-block-140",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T06:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/from-january-1-2027-michigan-will-prohibit-uncertified-untreated-firewood-from-entering-the-state-to-keep-out-more-than-140-pests-and-diseases-repeat-offenders-could-face-fines-of-1000-to-10000-from-2028/articleshow/135041152.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Michigan will ban untreated, uncertified firewood from entering the state starting January 1, 2027, to prevent the spread of more than 140 plant pests and diseases. The restriction will apply to travellers, campers and businesses, with exemptions for certified, heat-treated wood and certain other wood products. Authorities will focus on public awareness in 2027, while repeat violations could…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}