Upper Peninsula on Fire – Plus Floods: Burning vehicles, numerous structures and more reported in dozens of wildfires.

URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-29-18 – 3 p.m. ET 2 p.m. CT

Firefighters Continue Battle: Dozens of Upper Peninsula wildfires that includes building and vehicles – and more

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – As some areas of the U.P. are under a flood warning, by Sunday afternoon state and local firefighters have already responded to over two dozen wildfires fires and two involve burning structures.

Also destroyed this weekend were a Chippewa County home/garage and Stephenson, MI dairy barn.

Courtesy: Stephenson Fire Department

As we published this numerous fires were being reported including:

At 2:38 p.m. Sunday another wildfire involving a vehicle was reported in Alger County at on Carlson Road near Shingleton, MI
A grass fire has spread to vehicle and it sounds like it is spreading rapidly,” the 911 dispatcher told firefighters from the Munising Township Volunteer Fire Department.

At 2:41 p.m. ET Sunday, a grass fire near trailers was reported at the Zeba Trailer Park. Someone was burning debris and “it got away from him,” another dispatcher stated to DNR firefighters.
“A grass fire is heading toward the trailers,” a dispatcher told the L’Anse Township Volunteer Fire Department.

About 2 p.m. ET, a camper fire in a remote area off N.5 Road that spread to grass and burned about one and a half acres of hardwoods. The fire is now out however, the wildfire was reported burning out of control in Escanaba Township.
A resident near the blaze called 911 – and her son took an ATV to confirm what was burning.

“She can see the black smoke from her home” told dispatcher told responding firefighters. The woman’s son reported a “camper on fire and it spread to the woods.”
The caller could see “smoke and debris flying in the air.” At 2:55 p.m., the fire was reported knock down.

A few hours earlier in Alger County firefighters were called to 2787 Old U.S.-41 – where a shed was destroyed by a grass wildfire that triggered a response from the Mathias Township Volunteer Fire Department and Rock River Township Volunteer Fire Department had tanker support and was on standby.

On Saturday afternoon a large cattle barn was destroyed by fire at the Pleasant View Dairy Farm located at N8480 Meintz Rd in Stephenson Township, MI. Stillnoword ifall the anmimals surved as many people frantically tried to save animals in the burning barn.

Early Saturday, five fire departments in the eastern U.P. fought a house and garage fire at destroyed the residence at 1088 W. Townline Road – occupied by 45-year-old Linda May Roe and family.

So far this weekend, there have been dozens of wildfires reported in Menominee, Alger, Delta and Schoolcraft counties. The fires have been fought by DNR Fire Suppression teas plus dozens of volunteers firefighters from several townships and cities.

In one of spring’s ironies, Flood Warnings and Advisories have been issued for those who live along the Sturgeon River near Chassell and the Menominee River that forms the state line in Menominee and Dickinson counties.

Chassell area under Sturgeon River flood warnings through Tuesday .

Plus the Menominee River a flood warning affects Dickinson and Menominee counties in U.P. and the WI border counties of Florence and Marinette.

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1134 AM EDT Sun Apr 29 2018

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Upper
Michigan…

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton County

.River levels have stabilized on the Sturgeon River near Chassell
as the current level remains just below flood stage at 10.1 feet.
Temperatures will rise rapidly this afternoon into early this week, allowing
snowmelt runoff to increase and river levels to rise again. There is still
ample snowpack in parts of the basin, especially on north aspects and
in heavily wooded areas, which will melt quickly through mid week. Additionally,
some rainfall will occur by mid week, which will also increase the flood threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message…Even 6 inches of fast moving flood water can knock
you off your feet…and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never
try to walk…swim…or drive through such swift water. If you come
upon flood waters…stop…turn around and go another way.

additional weather and river information is available at
http://www.weather.gov/mqt

The next statement will be issued by late this evening.

&&

MIC061-300534-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180501T2200Z/
/CLLM4.1.SM.180427T1100Z.180428T0000Z.180428T0116Z.UU/
1134 AM EDT Sun Apr 29 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
The Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 11:00 AM Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* At 10.5 feet…The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River
Road…Rajala Road…and Aho Road.

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and Marinette Counties Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC043-109-WIC075-301849- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180430T1849Z/ /VLCM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near Vulcan * At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * The river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 10.0 feet this afternoon. * Impacts at 12.0 feet. There is some minor flooding of adjacent farmland and wooded lowland. High flows will continue. * Impacts at 9.0 feet. There is lowland flooding along the river. && LAT…LON 4580 8784 4568 8772 4547 8775 4550 8787 4573 8790 $$

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and Marinette Counties Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC109-WIC075-301849- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180430T1849Z/ /MCAW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near McAllister * At 9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * The river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 13.6 feet this afternoon. * Impacts at 12.0 feet. Which is bankfull stage…there is minor flooding of wooded lowland. High flows will continue. && LAT…LON 4535 8763 4519 8771 4510 8759 4508 8760 4516 8783 4535 8769 $$

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and Marinette Counties Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC043-109-WIC037-075-301411- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180430T1411Z/ /BGQW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam * At 9:10 AM Sunday the flow was 5363 cfs. * Impacts at 5000 cfs. While flooding is not expected…rivers flows are high or expected to increase. Recreational interests should monitor the river. Property owners adjacent to the river should consider protecting shoreline equipment including docks piers and boats. && LAT…LON 4588 8811 4579 8790 4572 8790 4579 8819 $$

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and Marinette Counties Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC043-WIC037-075-301411- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T1411Z/ /KFDM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near Kingsford * At 9:10 AM Sunday the flow was 4877 cfs. * Impacts at 8000 cfs. Flows at this rate downstream from the Kingsford dam may impact some shoreline structures.

 

Garage fire spreads to home; resident of home received minor burns: Four fire departments battle engulfed midnight garage fire in Pickford, MI

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: 4-28-18 – 2:36 a.m. ET

The home has apparently been extensively damaged.

A male occupant is being taken by family to War Memorial Hospital in the Soo for treatment of minor burns including on his hands.

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12:45 a.m. ET Update

Officials are working hard to save the home – and its now four fire departments fighting the stubborn blaze.

As the home seem to be highly vulnerable – an evacuation was ordered by Pickford Fire Command.

“Tell them to get out of the house,” the chief stated at 12:41 a.m. ET.

The Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department is assisting for tanker support and mutual aid

12:35 a.m. ET – 

Pickford, MI garage blaze fought by volunteer firefighters from numerous eastern U.P. communities trying to save the home

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Pickford, MI) – A fully engulfed structure fire has volunteer firefighters from four departments battling the midnight blaze in Chippewa County near Pickford, MI.

The garage fire was reported about 12:04 a.m. ET this morning, Saturday, April 28, 2018. The blaze is said to be at/near 1088 W. Townline Road in Pickford.

The Pickford Township Volunteer Fire Department has called for mutual aid from the Rudyard Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Kinross Township Volunteer Fire Department.

No injuries have been reported.
Cloverland Electric officials have also been requested on the scene to shut off the power.

“It going over” toward the residence, said a firefighter arriving on the scene and confirming the garage is fully ablaze.

“Get ready to jump on a hose line,” an official said at 12:32 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.

“Keep an eye on that roof” and keep it from spreading, said Rudyard fire command official adding “please.” The tanker trucks are needed “quickly,” he added

The residence may be owned/occupied by 45-year-old Linda May Roe, according to voter registration records.

Firefighters battle blaze at hunting camp near Daggett, MI

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-22-18 – 4:45 a.m. Central Time – 5:45 p.m. ET – 

Sunday Flames: Fire reported at family hunting camp in Stephenson Township, MI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Daggett, MI) – Firefighters are battling fire that is burning a family hunting camp just south of Daggett located in Stephenson Township, MI.

The fire was reported just before 4 a.m. CT (5 a.m. ET) this morning, Sunday April 22, 2018.

The Menominee County address is said to be at/near 4996 Gustafson Road.

Firefighters and law enforcement are on the scene.

We have no further details. We have a family name but are not sure how to spell it.

Wednesday morning explosion at Calumet Township home turns into house fire

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-18-18 – 9:25 a.m. ET – 

“Fully involved” house fire reported in Calumet township after homeowner reports an explosion

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Calumet Township, MI) – Explosion reported as home as at least three fire departments have been paged to fight a “fully-involved” house fire.
The homeowner call 911 to reported a basement explosion that blew out his windows about 8:50 a.m. ET this morning, April 18, 2018.

The fire is reported at 106 Tamarack Waterworks Road in Calumet Township.

“As soon as the aerial (truck) gets here put a camera up in the rear of the house,” said one fire officials from Laurium. “Take your time because it is slippery, but we do need that camera though.”

The single story residence is owned/occupied by the 36-year-old Philip John Roberts and his wife, according to online voting records. Roberts is registered to vote in Keweenaw County, MI.

The Calumet Township Volunteer Fire Department fire chief has requested mutual aid from the Laurium Village Volunteer Fire Department and a taker from the Allouez Township Volunteer Fire Department.

The explosion reportedly rattled the home and blew out lower windows.
The occupants escaped the flame and are OK.
Fire officials have requested Sanders because the road is so slick.
No injuries have been reported.

 

Homeowner is safe and was at friend’s overnight: Extreme winds create Delta County inferno: Sunday morning general alarm fire engulfs one home in Escanaba and threatens to spread to others

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-15-18 – Update 6:20 a.m

The fire is under control.

The homeowner is 30-year-old Steven Philip Auge – who U.P. Breaking News found through Facebook messenger and told him to call the Escanaba Public Safety immediately. He was not at home last night and is en-route to the scene.
Another person (male) was supposed to be in the home last night.

The American Red Cross is on the scene to help firefighters and survivors.

Numerous people were evacuated from surrounding homes, and have been allowed to go back inside their residence.

5:32 a.m. ET – 

Wind whipped inferno: Escanaba two-story house fire roars – fears it will spread

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Escanaba, MI) – A two-story fully-engulfed house blaze has triggered a general alarm fire in Escanaba, MI as the high winds threatened to spread the flames to neighboring homes.

The blaze is in a two-story wood frame home at 337 N. 14th Street in Escanaba, MI.

The fire was reported about 5:10 a.m. ET this morning, Sun., April 15, 2018.

A raging snowstorm with high winds caused the duty fire chief to declare a general alarm – and all day-shift firefighters and police have been called into duty.
Mutual aid has been requested from the Ford River Township Volunteer Fire Department

“It’s a fully-involved house fire,” a dispatcher said to firefighters in a mutual aid fire truck from Ford River.

Officials said they were unsure if there were any victims trapped in the house.

“I’m gonna try to make entry in the front to see if anybody’s in there,” said a Escanaba firefighter. Two guys “are going to make entry through the front right now. ”

Officials said high winds are making the fire especially dangerous – as firefighters are trying their best to stop it from spreading to neighboring homes.
“Its fully engulfed … flames are coming right up the back,” a firefighter said.

“There’s a live wire down in the back,” a firefighter stated. Both gas and power companies have been notified.

Numerous streets in the area are closed – as hoses are being laid from all fire hydrants.

Two residences burned Sunday in Ishpeming area – Fire officials continue their investigation into Sunday night mobile home fire at Sunnyside Estates in Ishpeming, MI – intoxicated, suicidal woman found unconscious and taken to the hospital; Meanwhile an Ishpeming family of five left homeless after a grease fire Sunday evening

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: – 4-8-18 – 9:55 p.m. ET

Woman was taken to the hospital Sunday night after being found just outside a mobile home fire at Sunnyside Estates in Ishpeming, MI – Investigation continues

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Ishpeming, MI) – Firefighters responded to a fully engulfed mobile home fire in Ishpeming on Sunday night – and at least one person has been taken to the hospital after being found covered up by debris very close to the blaze.

The fire was reported about 7:35 p.m. ET Sunday night, April 8, 2018 in the Sunnyside Estates Mobile Home Park located at 728 North Lake Drive in Ishpeming, MI.

Usually needed at fires to refill air tanks, the Marquette County Rescue Squad Unit 131 left the scene around 9 p.m. and headed back to their quarters – meaning the fire was basically out.
The trailer located at lot 99 was apparently destroyed or heavily damaged in the fire.

A man at the scene “may be overwhelmed by smoke” and “could not get inside” his girlfriend’s mother’s home in hopes of saving the two women, a dispatcher radioed to responding firefighters and law enforcement.

However, that man has not been transported from the scene by ambulance to the hospital. It is unknown if he was being questioned by police or if he sought his own treatment.

Law enforcement responding to the scene were told that earlier in the day a male was removed from the residence as part of a domestic violence investigation.

The mobile home at Lot 99 was destroyed in the fire.

U.P. Breaking News has reviewed the police tapes involving a domestic dispute between a man and a woman that occurred in the same trailer at about 1:15 p.m. ET Sunday afternoon.
The female in the domestic dispute was allegedly “hopped up on Ritalin,” a dispatcher told responding officers.
Police arrived and it was agreed the man would leave the residence.

Police say the woman made suicidal comments within an hour of the fire.

She was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, and for the drugs and alcohol in her system. She was found unconscious near the fire scene – possibly in a garage and was “covered with stuff.”

The 46-year-old female was found very close to the fire. The woman was “found outside covered underneath a bunch of stuff.”

The woman was very groggy, yet responsive to painful stimuli. The victim did not have any obvious burns.
The fire remains under investigation.

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There was also another nearby structure fire about two hours earlier.

The Ishpeming Fire Department was called Sunday evening to a fire inside Apartment 7 at 715 Vine Street in Ishpeming, MI.

The occupants were cooking with grease – and that hot grease caught the top of the stove on fire and spread quickly to nearby kitchen cabinets.
In addition to the heavy smoke damage in the apartment, a lot of acrid smoke filled a second floor hallway.

Five people lived in the apartment including three children. Luckily, no one was injured. Ishpeming firefighters were assisted on the scene by Ishpeming Police.
The family will received aid from the Marquette County Pigs N’ Heat fire relief fund and the American Red Cross.

One very disturbing note, the battery had been removed from the smoke alarm. If you are in the same unsafe greasy boat – fix your fire alarm now!

Saturday garage fire at Bay Mills Indian Community nation leaves Brimley, MI man with minor smoke inhalation

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: – 4-7-18 – 3:32 p.m. ET

Brimley, MI Saturday garage fire billows enough to cause EMS to check out a victim with minor smoke inhalation

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Brimley, MI) – One person suffered smoke inhalation during a garage fire Saturday afternoon at the Bay Mills Indian Community nation.

The garage fire was reported just before noon ET today, Sat., April 7, 2018.

The Bay Mills Volunteer Fire Department was sent to 12437 W. Lakeshore Drive.
It is reportedly the residence of 53-year-old Jacques A. Leblanc and 49-year-old Gloria Leblanc.

The Superior Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to help.

“There’s a fire in the garage – and its burning up to the rafters at this time,” a Chippewa County 911 dispatcher radioed to responding firefighters.

Firefighters then requested an ambulance for someone on the scene who suffered smoke inhalation.

Bay Mills Emergency Connection EMS Alpha One responded to the scene to treat the victim – who suffered relatively minor issues due to the smoke.

The dispatcher told paramedics that the smoke inhalation victim was not a firefighter. It is not clear what the victim was doing when breathing in to much smoke.

The Bay Mills fire official in charge on the scene stated that the fire had been knocked down just before calling the paramedics. It took another 45 minutes to cmpletelty put out and mop-up the fire scene.

Chimney fire turns into house fire in Chassell Township Thursday night – three fire departments called to scene – third U.P. structure fire in 24 hours

URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-5-18 – 8:30 p.m.

Chassell Township firefighters get mutual aid from two other departments as a reported chimney fire turns into house fire

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Chassell, MI) – For third time in less than24hours, Upper Peninsula volunteer fire departments are battling a house fire.

What was first dispatched as a chimney fire, turned quickly into a house fire, as the Chassell Township fire chief immediately requested tanker support from two other departments. He said there was not room for any other fire vehicles – only tanker trucks.

In the summer, firefighters can drive onto a lawn if needed – but not with deep snow.

Our latest report indicated that the fire may be under control, as the mutual aid tankers are being sent home. However, the chief noted they would be on the scene for another 45 minutes. The rural electric authority was called to cut electricity.

Firefighters from three volunteer departments are assisting to battle the blaze at 36650 Pike River Road in Chassell Township.
Fire departments on the scene include the Chassell Township Volunteer Fire Department, Hurontown Township Volunteer Fire Department, and the Otter Lake Township Volunteer Fire Department.
The tankers are staging on Schultz Road.

The residents fled their home while calling Houghton County 911.
The fire was reported about 7:40 p.m. ET tonight, April 5, 2018.

In Menominee County this morning, a camper fire was reported about 4:40 a.m. at 1404 29th Avenue in Menominee, MI. Parked next to the house, the camper caught a garage on fire and damaged two vehicles.
A mutual aid Marinette, WI firefighter received a cut on his hand.

And in northern Chippewa County, firefighters returned tonight to a minor flare up rekindle of last night’s house fire.
Firefighters were pouring water on a large house fire until early this morning – spending four hours to put out the blaze in Hulbert Township next to 9840 S. North Hulbert Road. The American Red Cross was called to help the homeowners and five volunteer fire departments helped battle the fire during windy conditions.

Paperwork causes more than usual headache at Marquette’s historic (and haunted?) Landmark Inn – minor kitchen fire

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-4-18 – 5 a.m. ET

Papers left on a stovetop with burner left on – Papers cause small fire at the Landmark Inn this morning

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – Marquette firefighters responded earlyW ednesday to the report of a fire on a stove at Marquette’s poshest and historic hotel.

Firefighters responded about 4:22 a.m. ET this morning, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 to the Landmark Inn at 230 N. Front Street in Marquette, MI. 

Firefighters reported it was a stove-type” fire with “papers left on top of stove and burner left on.”

The dispatcher told those responding that the hotel staff reported an stove fire was reported in the first floor Kitchen area.

Firefighters quickly put out the fire spending only 20 minutes on the scene.
No injuries reported, minor damage.

Many celebrities have stayed at the Landmark Inn including the Rolling Stones.
It was first existed in the minds of planners in 1910, and opened on January 8, 1930.

One online site states the legend of the weeping woman haunting the hotel and another stated that the Landmark Inn has “exquisite European inspired rooms and modern amenities.”

By the way, no ghosts were reported injured. I suppose the ghosts can never be ruled out as the suspect or suspects who turned on the burner. Or maybe the ghost was on the paperwork brigade.
Clever ghost crime though, because it will likely be blamed on a human.
No ghost speculation from MFD.

Forsyth Township House Fire: Firefighters warned to “be careful possible meth components”

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin and Traffic Advisory – 3-7-18 – 6:40 p.m. ET

House fire reported in Forsyth Township, smoke showing and firefighters warned to beware of meth components

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Gwinn, MI) – Numerous fire departments and emergency officials are battling a house fire in Gwinn – and have been warned to watch out for possible meth components.
The fire was reported about 6:15 p.m. ET tonight, Wed., March 7, 2018.
Firefighters, police and the rescue squad are at a home on E. Riling Street in Gwinn.
We are withholding the exact address until more is known about any possible methamphetamine connection.
Only smoke was showing when police first arrived, and they were told nobody is inside the residence.
The Forsyth Township Volunteer Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Richmond Township Volunteer Fire Department, and possibly the Sands Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Plus Marquette County Rescue Squad 131 has been paged.