Firefighters battle blaze in Whitefish Township

Firefighters continue to battle a 35-acre fire in Chippewa County.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) firefighters along with local personnel are working to douse the fire which was first reported around 6:15 pm, Tuesday.

The Whitefish Township fire poses no threats to homes or other structures but is located in a sandy pine forest area that is difficult to access. Bulldozers, large water units and all-terrain vehicles are being used to fight the fire.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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Ron has returned to writing and reporting after 27 years with Ontario Lottery & Gaming. He began as a staff writer with OLG in 1994 before moving to Sports Marketing in 1997. He retired as a Senior sports analyst in 2021. Prior to OLG, Ron worked in radio and print journalism in the Sault and Simcoe. Folks may remember Ron "Williams" with CFYN-CHAS in the early 90s A graduate of Windsor's St. Clair College Journalism program, Ron lists drumming, gardening and walking among his favourite hobbies.
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