Fire in northern Presque Isle County

Small crews from the Ocqueoc Bearinger and Onaway fire departments along with fire fighting personnel from the Department of Natural Resources responded to a fire in the woods on the north side of Black Mountain, along Brown Road.

Details of the acreage involved were not available. No flames or smoke were visible from Townhall Highway.

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Conditions are extremely dry throughout northeast Michigan, with hot and humid conditions. Near the fire, it was more than 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler with light sprinkles.

More details will be provided as they become available.