Please do not enter the area. Please do not visit the park. A total of personnel of which 40 are overhead personnel are involved with fire suppression efforts. Agencies and equipment on the fire include:.
Fish and Wildlife Service. Forecasted rainfall did not materialize today on the fire. Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to 55, with maximum humidity of 86 percent. Scattered thunderstorms are possible, and gusty and erratic winds are expected near any thunderstorms. Rainfall of less than 0. It is essential that the public realize and respect the extreme danger this fire poses to especially areas east of the entire 10 mile long east flank. The numerous citizens lining the streets of Newberry to welcome the fire crews back after a long hard day of fighting fire on the lines is very much appreciated.
The Red Cross has been inundated with donations of food, clothes, Gatorade, and water for both the evacuees and fire staff. Saw crews continue to remove hazard trees. There are properties within the perimeter of the fire; sites have been inspected to this point, with one remaining that had no fire number. A total of structures have been lost, with a breakdown as follows:. The evacuation order was lifted today at 9 a. The area will close again at 9 p.
Residents entering the fire area are being asked to drive with their headlights on and to give emergency vehicles the right-of-way. Residents entering the fire area are required to drive to and from their property and not wander around the fire area.
There are still snags and hazard trees that can fall unexpectedly. Road closures include County Road east from the intersection with County Road and County Road from M north to Little Lake Harbor, for everyone except residents with property in the fire area. The fire area remains closed to the public. While Crisp Point Lighthouse was outside of the fire area, it is still not accessible because of the closure of County Road As crews make good progress on the Duck Lake Fire in Luce County, campgrounds, state parks, resorts and other businesses throughout the region and the Upper Peninsula are open and eager to welcome tourists.
The community of Paradise is ready for visitors. Tahquamenon Falls State Park was completely untouched by the fire; its Upper Falls viewing area and Lower Falls campground and visitor center are open.
The latest estimate is that there are properties within the perimeter of the fire, of which 99 have been inspected to this point. Of the 99 properties inspected, 39 properties have suffered losses. On the 39 properties that suffered losses, 97 structures were lost.
The structure losses breakdown as follows:. Concerned parties should phone Upper Peninsula residents and all others to register their structure location and contact information.
Officials do not have contact information for all properties within the fire perimeter, so it is very important that all landowners make contact. As the structure inventory and damage assessments are completed, the involved parties will be contacted and informed of the status of their property.
No escorted site visits will be allowed for individuals who do not own property within the fire line. The highest priority will be given to the individuals who own permanent residences within the fire line. Site visits will depend upon fire conditions and operations at the time. Luce County Emergency Management has provided landowner site visits for homeowners in the Pike Lake and Little Lake Harbor areas, giving them an opportunity to quickly visit their homes to see the status for themselves.
Between one-quarter inch and three-quarter inches of rain fell on the fire late yesterday afternoon and evening, with more rain falling on the south end of the fire. There is a chance of showers today, with rainfall amounts of up to 0. Temperatures will be in the high 60s today, with minimum humidity of 49 percent.
Winds will be west to northwest at 7 to 10 miles per hours, with gusts to 20 miles per hour. Crews will work to hold the existing secure line, fortify the established line put in yesterday, and extend fire lines north from the fire heel along both the east and west flanks.
A burn-out operation was conducted Saturday to create black line along County Road on the northeast flank. This area will be monitored and mopped up where needed to secure this portion of the flank.
Air operations today will focus on the east and southwest flanks and structure protection. Please do not visit the park. A total of personnel of which 45 are overhead personnel are involved with fire suppression efforts. People and agencies involved include:.
It is essential that the public realize and respect the extreme danger this fire poses to especially areas east of the entire mile-long east flank. The numerous citizens lining the streets of Newberry to welcome the fire crews back after a long hard day of fighting fire on the lines is very much appreciated.
The Red Cross has also been inundated with donations of food, clothes, Gatorade, and water for both the evacuees and fire staff. A special thanks also to Snyder Drugs for working with the troops to provide the snacks to the firefighters. The declaration permits authorities to evacuate residents, and establishes a fireworks ban in the two affected counties and an outdoor burning ban in 49 counties:.
The DNR strongly encourages all residents and visitors in all parts of the state to avoid open burning and use of any fireworks during this extremely high fire-danger season to minimize the possibility of more wildfires. For wildfire prevention tips, and for information on what is and is not permissible under the outdoor burning ban, visit www.
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