About a dozen US Forest Service wildland firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that was detected May 30 south of Munising near Lost Lake.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Aircraft supported the operations. The fire is burning in about 3 acres of pine and shrub swamp, about half on Forest and half on private lands. No structures were impacted.
“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.
While large wildfires are uncommon in the UP, 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.
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