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    Duck Lake Fire / Tahquamenon Falls State Park Area

    Duck Lake Fire, Luce County, May 27, 2012

    Fast Facts on the Duck Lake Fire
    Facts as of June 15, 2012 Final Report
    Includes: Fire Size, Fire Containment, Current Status, Cause and Date Started, Structures Lost, Resources on Fire, Cooperating Agencies, Evacuations, Closures and other fire information.

    Fire News Releases

    Notice: Two-Heart ORV trail open to riders
    The Alger County Sportsmen's Off-Road Vehicle Association, with the help of the Trail Rider Enthusiasts Alliance of Marquette, has restored the east loop of the Two-Heart ORV trail system that was damaged during the Duck Lake fire. More than 40 signs and posts were installed and downed trees were cleared from along the 18-mile stretch of trail. Please note: Riders are asked to use caution, as the trail bisects several areas with active timber salvage logging operations.

    REMINDER: Applications for forest land restoration assistance available through Oct. 9 to landowners affected by Duck Lake Fire Oct. 2, 2012
    Applications for forest land restoration assistance now available to landowners affected by Duck Lake Fire Sept. 10, 2012
    The Mouth of the Two Hearted River State Forest Campground #2 reopens Aug. 3, 2012

    Duck Lake Fire, Luce County: Photos & Maps
    Duck Lake Fire Photos 
    Photo Album
    Duck Lake Fire Boundary Map 
    Boundary Map
    Mon., June 9, 11 a.m. (PDF)
    Duck Lake Fire Aerial Map 
    Aerial Map
    Mon., June 9, 11 a.m. (PDF)

    Duck Lake Fire, Luce County--Video
    Duck Lake Video

    Stories from the Fireline
    How Duck Lake Fire was discovered: Michigan DNR pilot spots a curl of smoke
    Duck Lake Fire law enforcement officers deal with stressed-out evacuees, stand guard against looters

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