MUNISING, MI – About a dozen U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters were working to contain a wildfire that was detected May 30 south of Munising near Lost Lake about two hours west of the Sault.
The cause of the fire was under investigation. Aircraft supported the operations.
The fire was burning in about 3 acres of pine and shrub swamp, about half on forest and half on private lands, it was reported Wednesday afternoon.
No structures were impacted, the U.S. Forest Service said in a news release.
“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,” said Acting District Ranger Donna Peppin.
Drones pose a life-threatening danger to the fire and aviation resources serving on fire incidents, the forest service said.
While large wildfires are uncommon in the U.P., they are not an impossibility, the forest service said.
Always remember to be careful with fire, putting campfires out cold before leaving them, the forest service urged.
For more information about fire prevention, visit Smoky Bear’s website.
