GLADSTONE, MI— About a dozen U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that was detected Tuesday south of Munising near Lost Lake.
The fire is burning in about three acres of pine and shrub swamp, about half on USFS land and half on private lands. No structures have been impacted. Aircraft is supporting the operations.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
“With elevated wildfire conditions this week, our firefighters continue to actively work the Lost Lake Fire and patrol for additional fire starts. For the safety of our staff, we request that the public stay clear of the incident and keep private aircraft (including drones) away from the area -- if you fly, we can’t!” says Acting District Ranger Donna Peppin. Drones pose a life-threatening danger to the fire and aviation resources serving on fire incidents.
While large wildfires are uncommon in the U.P., they are not an impossibility. Always remember to be careful with fire, putting campfires out cold before leaving them. For more information about fire prevention, visit Smoky Bear’s website.
