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May 11, 2026
Firefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources worked Monday to contain a wildfire that began Sunday near the southeast end of the Tomahawk Creek Flooding in Presque Isle County.
Cool overnight temperatures, frost and favorable humidity levels helped slow the spread of the fire, officials said.
The wildfire burned about 190 acres of state-managed land, including jack pine stands, a blueberry bog and hardwood debris left behind by last year’s ice storm.
“The fire is mostly contained. We’re monitoring it and extinguishing hot spots now,” said Jennifer Hansen, fire supervisor for the DNR’s Atlanta Unit. “Crews will remain on scene today and tomorrow to continue monitoring the area.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No evacuations were ordered, and no homes or structures were threatened.
DNR fire crews were assisted Sunday by DNR conservation officers, DNR aviation staff, U.S. Forest Service aviation personnel, the Michigan State Police, and fire departments from Onaway, Forest Waverly and Case Township, as well as Presque Isle County Emergency Management and the Salvation Army.
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Contact: Laurie Abel, 517-599-6703
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources proudly recognized Conservation Officer Luke Robare with two awards at Wednesday’s meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Gaylord.
During National Police Week, May 11-17, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources joins communities across the United States to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who were killed or died as a result of incidents that occurred during the line of duty.
A group of anglers from northern Michigan was caught Friday with an overlimit of 34 walleye – more than double the daily legal limit, after fishing on the Detroit River.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to be updated on a range of topics when the council meets May 21 in Ironwood.
In coordination with National Police Week, May 10-16, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host a Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony Thursday in Roscommon to honor the 17 fallen conservation officers who have died or were killed as a result of incidents that occurred in the line of duty.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a required five-year Consumer Price Index adjustment for snowmobile trail permit fees. Starting this year, the fee will increase from $52 to $65 and will remain in place for the next five-year period.
