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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan Wildfire Warning: Unprecedented Conditions and Dangerous Campfires

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.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#campfire #dnr #environment

natural-disaster2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan Wildfire Traced Back to Private 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.

via ABC News|

#campfire #evacuations #firefighters

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Campfire Mishap Claims Life of Maine Woman.

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.

via WMTW Portland|

#burn #campfire #death

tragedy2 years ago•0 min saved

Tragic Death: Woman Dies Trying to Start Campfire in Albion.

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.

via WABI|

#albion #burns #campfire