UPDATE: WILDFIRE near Bills Lake Fully Contained/ NO Open Burning today!

Multiple Fire Departments, the National Forest Service, and DNR continue to respond to a wildfire on the west side of Bills Lake near M-82. Multiple public safety vehicles are in the area. Use caution and AVOID THE AREA!

At this time DNR Fire Officials confirm the fire west of Bills Lake was 105 acres in size. The fire is 100 percent contained. The origin of the fire is currently undetermined. Although M-82 has re-opened, there are numerous public safety vehicles in the area. Please avoid the area. This helps firefighters keep roads clear of congestions and allows public safety officials move more freely to protect the area.

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW

There is still NO open burning permitted today. DO NOT burn until conditions are safe to do so.

The wildfire west of Bills Lake burned 105 acres. It is fully contained at this time. The fire did not cross to the north side of M82. The origin of the fire is currently undetermined. At the height of the fire yesterday, 15 homes were threatened and two were evacuated. There were no reported injuries or loss of structures and homes due to this wildfire.

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