MARQUETTE, MI— Fire was discovered near Park Cemetery in Marquette early Sunday morning.
Around 1 a.m., the Marquette City Fire Department was dispatched to the Fit Strip area of the cemetery for the smell of smoke.
Officials found a brush fire burning within the tree line and underbrush. Crews began an initial attack to contain the fire, and Incident Command was established. Additional resources were requested, including a brush truck from Marquette Township Fire, a brush truck and tanker from Chocolay Township Fire, and additional personnel from Marquette.
The fire was contained to a 30-foot-square area. The cause remains under review.
