The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has warned residents of the extreme weather conditions after a campfire started a 2,400-acre wildfire trial over the weekend. Due to dry conditions, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges residents not to set fires outdoors. The Wilderness Trail fire, sparked by a campfire, has burned approximately 2,400 acres. It is now more than 90% contained, according to officials. The DNR advises caution when starting a campfire.
A wildfire in Michigan that has burned over 3 square miles was caused by a campfire on private property, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. The fire, which began on Saturday, has scorched over 2,000 acres and was 85% contained by Sunday morning. Emergency evacuations were issued for the fire area, but residents were allowed to return to their homes late Saturday. The fire danger remains very high to extreme in most parts of Michigan, and officials are not currently granting burn permits for yard debris due to the fire risk.
A woman died after suffering burns from a campfire at a campground in China, Maine. Liza Bragg, 46, was standing next to the fire while someone else was trying to start it. Emergency responders took her to the hospital, but she later died at Maine Medical Center. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the incident.
An Albion woman, Liza Bragg, died after sustaining burns from attempts to start a campfire at a campground in China, Maine. Bragg was standing next to the fire while someone else was trying to get it started. She was taken to Maine Medical Center where she later died from her injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
