anyone know if the pinery fire is done or what last i saw in here was 85% complete that was at 9 pm lastnight any updates on it yet when are the roads gonna open up i wanna take pics send them to my relitivs in tx

Thank you so much Leslie for the info. Our minds are at ease now. Thank God!

Hi Colleen,
My sister went to Island Lake last night once they opened the roads and everything is fine. We were so worried too.
Leslie Lawson

after reading all of the comments some one said that the dnr was to blame not the fireman well the DHR or the VOLUNTEER FIREMAN ARE NOT TO BLAME ALL DEPARTMENTS WERE WORKING TO SAVE ALL STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY SO QUIT LAYING BLAME ON PEOPLE OR DEPARTMENTS WHEN THERE IS NO WAY THEY CAN TAKE BLAME FOR THIS DISASTER GROW UP AND ACT YOUR AGE QUIT WITH RIDICULING THE DNR OR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR A GREAT JOB THEY DID

Anymore information about camps on Island Lake? Was any fire damage actually on Island Lake Club property? we have a camp there. Just real curious. Please comment on any more info on Island Lake camps.

Thank you Jennifer for the information on my friend Liz, I really appreciate it. Karen

I think people were "curious" to see the fire just like people were "curious" to see the moose by the holiday gas station. Except that ended in an innocent animal being killed because people are nosy. I am lucky enough that my home wasnt in danger of the fire, but I do know many people who are affected by this. I know its hard, but I personally would rather wait on an update, and know every firefighter on scene was trying to save my home instead of trying to remove interfering people out of the way.

For the families victims of the fire if you need ANYTHING, to help you out please go to the PC Medic buliding next to sherries in ishpeming. we have been getting a lot of donations for you and we are waiting for you people to come in and get stuff. we have tons of supplies there anything from clothing, to shampoo food. and a lot more. please check out the PC Medic buliding we are staying open all weekend from 8AM to 10PM

I hate to ask you but I think that the Liz you are talking about lives behind me, If that's the house, then their house is okay. I don't know what feedback you got, but that's as far as I know, Our houses were spared.

I would like to thank all the people who have been busting there butts to save what they can.. my heart goes out to those who lost what they had!!! the Roger Steede famliy comes to mind for me. and thank god Terry and Betsy's house was saved. also my brother Jim was spared.. but please all us yoppers need to get together and help those who now have nothing,, this a plea to help!!! god bless you all

Eighth Graders are still going to Great America tomorrow!

is the fire going to effect or 8th grade class trip scheduled for 5/22/09 departing at 5:00am still going to be able to do on? i realyy need to know fast! thanks(:

Does this include the LAnse fire too?

My friend Liz lives at 34793 on Co Rd 581, does anyone know anything about the fire in that area?

Firefighters, DNR, the every day common Joe checking on your neighbors etc. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! It sounds like everyone out there has been helping each other and people are being so thoughtful! I've been keeping tabs through phones with my family and friends as well as Facebook and this site.

To those of you that have lost property and homes and who knows what else, I am so sorry! I know that you will all be in the hands of a great little community up there!

Thanks to everyone helping with donations, the American Red Cross, EVERYONE!

As cheesy as it sounds, all of these things just go to prove why the YOOP is "Someplace Special"

does any1 know if we can start returning to the homes/land yet...I just watched the 6:00 news and unless i missed something they did not say when.

TV6 did a terrific job updating these fires. This is a need to know now world and it happens quickly if information is available. Is the fire spreading what do you think they mean by contained. Doesn't mean spreading Jack.
People like you kill me you could get tied to a chair and fed information all day and you'd still have a bloody complaint.
Read the whole segment before ya start poo pooing the effort.

Looking for more photos?

http://keithalmli.com/blog

and

http://keithalmli.com/blog/media/pineryfire1/

www dot tomsaari dot com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fire2.jpg

I added the overlay of the maps onto maps live area photo. Put it on my blog we will see if they break my link up.

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No time like the present to give a huge thanks to our firemen and their families. They all sacrifice their own lives/safety to protect lives and property of others. They too, have spouses and children waiting at home for their safe return. Last night was a nightmare come true. Thank you firemen, and all the support staff. I'm so sorry for everyone that lost their homes in Marquette Co. God Bless everyone that this has touched.

The sixth graders went to Mackinac Island as scheduled today and the eighth graders will go to Great America as scheduled tomorrow. There will be school in the NICE district tomorrow (Friday) and word is Aspen Ridge will have to go an extra day of school now on June 4th.

I understand completely what you are saying but I also know that many of those people were actually people coming home from work or from hearing about the evacuation. Most of them were actually going home to grab as much as they could including their pets.

Amber:

All reports that I have heard indicate that the fire has not entered the Twin Pines area at all. It has stayed on the western side of 581 with a few exceptions further south (see early posts from this morning). Hope this eases your worries some!

So does anyone know what started these sad, sad disasters? Probably a cigarette butt tossed out the window of a car. That’s all it takes to start a wild fire and do millions of dollars damage and put peoples live and welfare at risk. My heart and prayers go out to those affected by this disaster.

Shayleene:

I'm sure there was some traffic trying to go out to 581 just to check out the situation, but don't be too quick to judge. I'm sure most wanted to check on things for loved ones. As you know, it's a small community and everyone knows everyone - it's hard to find a person in the community who wasn't concerned.

As for those who were just curious: chalk it up to human nature, and at that point nobody knew that houses were being lost - nobody was on a mission to see that. No worries about traffic past Stoneville Rd. though; the police did a great job directing traffic and deciding if each person's situation warranted travel on 581 south of that point. I know this first hand because as I made my way out, I was stopped by 4 different police officers to verify my reason for heading in that direction. I had a valid purpose, just like most others going in that direction. I went out to help my parents evacuate and save as many valuables/keepsakes as possible. My father is older with a heart condition, and knowing him he'd be trying to do too much.

As for right now, the best thing we can do and what I have been trying to do all day is get as much info to people as I can so that curiosity will not get the better of us. Everyone please be sure to read the post I made about the update that was given at WW today and their warnings about people out there now.

Let's stay positive and try to see things from all perspectives before we jump to conclusions!

I am truly sorry for the loss many will face due to this fire! I have a very very dear friend that lives on Twin Pines Rd. and I am wondering if anyone knows how the people on that Rd. has fared? I am very worried and have been praying for him and everyone there... residents, rescue workers, and volunteers, please keep praying for them all!

Hey I called the Red Cross and they told me to take my donations to the Ishpeming Salvation Army and also personal care items such as tooth past and tooth brushes combs, ect.... take to the PC place next to West Wood high School. Our house burnt in 2007 we lost everything and we didn't live here then people did not help us a bit, we lived in North Carolina. I can tell you if people had the hearts you yoopers have the world would be a much better place.
Dont lose you love for your fellow man and keep a good heart love all you yoopers and proud to be part of you. Thanks to all the fire men and our prayers are with you.

I would like to request that TV6 put up a map of where the fire is or suspected to be. It would also be nice to see a map of the evacuation zone. Even if if was a found a map and used paint to highlight exactly where it is.

I'm sure that you have the technology out there to do this.

I'm also aware of additional evacuations made this morning. I'm unsure of why that information is not beign posted so that individuals know exactly how close they are to the evacuation zone.

Hey everyone! I got this info from a friend whose mother went to the meeting at Westwood at noon:

Fire is approximately 75% contained. The rain has helped. There are a lot of losses. The fire crew will be mopping up this evening and tomorrow morning & feel the people can then start returning. As of now, it is still not accessible. They are policing the area & are warning people that you better belong out there to be there - everyone will be questioned on their presence.

TV6 has a ticker on the bottom of tv6 channels now with updates..

I had grew up on County Road CD/PPV, and now live in town, but my heart instantly shattered when I heard the news. Several friends of ours have lost their houses/camps. My family and I would all hop in our vehicle and just go for a ride out to 581 for fun, and to re-live some memories, but now going out there will leave our hearts empty. From what I've heard everyone (the police, fire departments, Red Cross, DNR ETC) Have been doing a miraculous job! Thank you all so very much! One thing that did sicken my stomach is around 6-7 pm last night, We seen bumper to bumper traffic going out on to 581. I understand that people are curious, and we want to know what is happening to OUR land, but going out there to watch someones house/life burn away is horrible, and the people who did it should be ashamed of themselves. They are having a hard enough time trying to get the residents out safely and people use this horrific tragedy to sight see? You all know who you are, just give it some thought, because if your house was going up in shambles, you'd be upset too! Please everyone, if you don't have a reason to be out there stay away! Anyways god bless everyone involved, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I personally will be donating money, toiletries and so on. May god be with you during this tragic time, and may be give you the strength to accept and understand. GOD BLESS THE U.P.!!!!!!!

good job firefighters and dnr officers on the pinery fire lastnight went over to baraga could see the fire pritty big for arround here but we need better updates on the fire lastnight it said it was contained today says calling for 20 more firefighters
picures would be good too just like the 581 fire or a video

I grew up in Green Creek and my heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this terrible fire, and the one in the L'Anse area, too, especially the people who lost their homes and any pets and other belongings. My parents still live out on 581 and thankfully their home was spared. A big thank you and much gratitude goes out to all of the firefighters and other emergency personnel who have worked through the night to try and get these fires under control. I'll contact the Red Cross and Salvation Army, but if anyone hears of any other special benefits to help raise money, please post about it because I would like to make a donation and I'm sure other out-of-state Yoopers will as well. Shirley Bushong and everyone else, stay strong.

Yesterday when this all first started, me nor others knew what was going on, I was scared out of my mind when I saw the thick smoke, I immediately turned on TV6 and NOTHING! Then next option was 107.7 NOTHING.
VERY upset that neither radio or tv stations had any kind of info. The only time the tv station had any info was at there regular news time. Hello don't you think that maybe you should have put a fire ticker at the bottom of the screen ASAP, to let people know that there was a forest fire.
I do praise TV6 for now having the fire update ticker on the bottom, but hello, it's all the same info that they have had since 5:30 this morning. The time is
1:00. There has to be some new info by now!!!!
Has the fire spread etc.

Another praise for the TV6 website for there updates, but HELLOOOO not everyone has a computer or internet access!!
So these situations need to be handled better by all radio and tv stations for future fires etc.
And when situations occur, report all towns and cities, there are people that have houses and families living all through-out the U.P that would like to know what is happening.
Don't just air your own area, I feel Marquette does that all the time. You do have other cites around you!

One last thing, thanks Vicky Crystal for all your updates on the morning news.
That's the way news should be handled!

as a son of a firefighter i just wanted to say thanks for everything the are doing for us to save as much as possible.people that are not involved need to stay away and let them do what they do best, for everyone that is involved be safe and pray for them once again thankyou.

Why isnt newstracker6 LIVE at westwood info meeting? Steve asplund says they have reporters on site, tune in tonite at 6...why wait so long???

This coverage is amazing. Thank you TV 6 for the constant updates. No wonder you won Michigan station of the year. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this fire.

due to the fire will it effect the 6th grade trip to mackinaw island or the 8th grade trip to great america? and where is the fire at the moment? is it anywhere neer the flower streets?

As i read through all these comments, i see many of you bickering and fighting, like usual. This is a horrible situation for everyone, mostly the people who have lost there homes and are wondering if they will have one. Please only post here if you are looking for more updates, or a family member. All people in a community need to come together in times of need, arguing over school and biking is immature. Sit back relax, keep informed, and pray for everyone. God bless!

The most annoying thing when reading these comments is from the mindless rants of the complainers. I am so sorry for those that lost their homes. I am going to see what I can do to help, give money, volunteer, whatever. This could happen to any of us in the UP. We are surrounded by LOTS of forest. Count your lucky stars if you were not affected by yesterday's events.

WLUC, I realize you get more AD revenue from Marquette County than Baraga, but don't you have an FCC obligation to serve all parts of your viewing area? WHERE ARE PINERY LAKES, BARAGA UPDATES??

So sorry to hear about the houses lost. My heart goes out to the Bushongs, my former neighbors growing up, and current neighbors to my parents. Although my parents house was spared it feels like a huge loss to know so many wonderful families lost their homes. Your attitude about surviving because you are Yoopers is inspiring and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

As the wife of a a DNR fire officer out on the Ishpeming fire, at least an update saying there are no injuries, seeing how cell phones are turned off to concentrate on fighting it, is better than nothing. Though being out there is dangerous enough for the professionals, please be careful and stay out of their way. It's hard enough without extra people around, let alone with the media. Just all stay safe and be extra careful!!!!

I haven't read a single thing yet about people dissing the fire dept., the authorities or the DNR....everyone is extremely thankful for everything that is everyone is doing!

EVERYONE NEEDS TO QUIET PUTTING DOWN THE FIREFIGHTERS IT IS NOT THERE FAULT THE FIRE IS BURNING LIKE IT IS. IT IS THE DNR. BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT LET THEM DO THERE JOB. BUT I HOPE IT WILL BE UNDER CONTROL SOON. MAY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL WHO HAVE LOST YOUR HOME.

Does anyone have anymore information on the fire in Baraga County?

Thanks

I just got this from my sister on facebook (I have no other actual fire updates at this time):

Looking for a way to help?? Red Cross is in need of care packages for those who are evacuated and those who have lost their homes. These items include toiletries, etc. and other everyday items that one might need if they have lost everything. Please put items in a large Ziploc baggie and deliver to the Westwood High School.

Why are people wasting their time even acknowleging the poor taste posts about biking and other crap that flat out does not matter and the people that matter understand that. don't dignify something like that with a response.

I am so sorry to hear about your home. Thankfully you are safe. I also have a friend who lives on CDA who is lucky to have gotten out with his life from what I have been told. Thankfully he also is okay. I am sure his home was not as fortunate. We are all thinking of you, the other people on 581 and of course the rescue and fire personnel.

While some of you may be able to sit in front of the television today, others of us have to work. Any recent updates? There hasn't been an update since 8:30 this morning. It's now 11:00. Any location of the fire at this point would be nice. An update from TV6 saying they don't have an update would be better than silence.

My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by this tragedy. I work at the Shell station and many of our customers will have lost their homes and garages and camps by the time this has all passed. It is devastating to hear that news and feel the sadness in the air. Please, everyone, try to help out in anyway possible. If you can, give money. If you can't give money, give time. If you can't give time, please give a hug and prayer to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. The Salvation Army is setting up relief efforts, so I would suggest starting there first. Let's call on this great community to rally and live outside the normal comfort zones. It starts with us and we can all help make a difference, small or large, in people's lives. Take care, I wish everyone strength.

Perhaps maybe people aren't news hungry and more nervous, scared and worried about their friends and loved ones, about all of their homes, pets, belongings, etc. Possibly they, myself included, need any bit of information to fill in the blanks of what is happening to our loved ones and the area. This fire is not under control and therefore leaves even more loved ones in it's path. Possibly knowing anything more than what we did even an hour ago helps to fill in the feeling of helplessness that we are all having/sharing. And yes, there isn't a person posting here or otherwise who does not commend the brave people trying to saving everything and everyone that they can. I am sure they are exhausted but are continuing to do their jobs to keep us all safe. No one denies them that. Everyone is truly grateful and continue to share such.

Any updates on whether or not the fire spread West from the falls? It sounds like it is mainly South and East... We are down at the end of the Amvets Road in Tanglefoot Country - anyone know of any updates in that neck of the woods? Feel free to e-mail me.

Thank you to all who are providing updates and especially to those who are out there risking their lives to put this thing out. Also, thanks to the rest of you who are remaining calm as there is really nothing else we can do at this point.

lee & shirley bushong lost our house but we are "SAFE"!!!! thanks to everyone who worked hard to contain it. life goes on and we will survive. so sorry to all the people and neighbors of the 581 fire. WE WILL SURVIVE CUZ WE'RE YOOPERS!!!!

I drove out that way earlier and police have the road blocked starting at the Faith Lutheran Church, not at Stoneville like the article says. I was able to go to my parents' house, which is fine thank God. From what I've heard the fire is still burning and smoldering on the south end of the mail route road (CD) but hasn't gone any farther. That was between 9 and 9:30 this morning.

On another note, I have to disagree with the supposedly competent news coverage on this situation. TV6 has been boasting about being the best source in the area but yet when I turned on the station last night there was no ticker at the bottom of the screen to say where the fire was, where it was going, who was being evacuated and where they could be evacuated to. The fact that there wasn't anything on the radio is dispicable too. If it wasn't for friends who have friends in the police dept. and fire dept. and cell phones not many people would have known what was going on. Sorry TV6 but Facebook has done a better job at keeping people up to date. Pretty pathetic isn't it?

My in-laws (Joe and Peggy LaForge) reported that they are back home this morning and the fire did not get to their property.

with all the people wanting to know if school was closed to go bike riding that is childish and riduclous there is people that have lost all there personal items with this fire and all the fire fighters risking there lives to try and stop this blaze.so i think you people worried about bike riding and schools closed need to get your priorities straight. and to some of the motoristswhen you see a car with there flashers going pull out of there way so they can go to the fire to help instead of getting in there way

The information being posted on this web page is greatly appreciated by displaced Yoopers. We may be away from the area but our hearts still are in the U.P. We all do have family and friends living there.
God Bless all who are helping out especially all the Emergency Services.

I just read through all of the posts & to the residents & family of those living out in the effected area, my heart goes out to all of you along with my prayers. As far as the rest of the news hungry people out there... GROW UP!!! Rescue workers are doing everything they can to control the blaze & TV6 is doing WAY more to cover this tragedy than they should because of the extra risk to live & attention the profesionals have to take away from the event to also keep them safe. The coverage that has been on the TV & online has been exemplary & the news teams should be commended for all of the hard work they have done, the rescue workers are out there risking their lives for the people out there & the surrounding area. People looking for recreation reasons for news... watch the television, they keep flashing the updates across the bottom of the screen, this web page is also quite active & the person/s updating it with the new info are doing quite a great job too. Before people complain about others jobs, make sure you know what is entailed before passing your judgements. I take my hat off to the TV6 news teams & web people because they are doing a great job just as the rescue workers are battling the blaze.

I am wondering if someone can give a current location update of the fire on 581?

The updates are what are appreciated on here. A comment on how citizens of our community are able to help the people affected by this tragedy would be great. The people complaining about the bike rider, he's obviously a kid. Get your panties out of a bunch...

People are so worried about school being cancelled so they can go biking allll day.Give me a break,It makes me sick.Instead of riding bikes all day go to Westwood and see if you can help people or help volenteer.So many people lost their homes and belongings and the others are so selfish they just think about themselves and riding their bikes.Please put yourselves in their shoes and what if you lost your home or loved ones.This is serious and isn't funny one bit.My husaband and I have family and friends that live in 581 area and all we can do is pray for them and be here for them when they need us.I can't believe people are so rude,selfish,and mean.Hopefully everyone stays safe and the fire can be put out soon.

I am thinking we will need to honor all of the brave volunteers, firefighter, EMS, and everyone who has pitched in in the time of need. 4th of July would be a gret oppertunity to showcase our brave men and women who have fought hard, and continue to fight hard on saving countless homes, camps, people and animals. My thoughts and prayers are with you all back home.

Was wondering if anyone knew if my Mom's home is still there. 35786 CO.RD 581. It is the house south of Racines on the corner next to Groves. In one of the videos Racines is the house the fire fighters are rushing down the road next to...Mom's is on the curve across from road that goes up to Salo's and Burnettes...Please let me know if you have any info on her place...just sick with worry! My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in da U.P.

Not having updates yet this morning. Hoping all the firefighers, etc., are also safe. They must be exhausted by now. Please be careful!

Dan --

Thanks very much for the update on the situation south of the Island Lake Road, it is the only report I have been able to find for the Island Lake area and it is much appreciated.

The flower streets are okay. I too live by Christ the King and there is no danger here. The fire is still very far from this area and your family is in no current danger. Get some sleep!

Does anyone know if the fire is still on 581 near ishpeming or is it out farther now since the last time i heard it was out by the old ball field by county road cd somewhere and that mather had not been evacuated or that the 581 cash was still standing. I am worried sick about my family in ishpeming that I have not been able to sleep. If someone knows more would you please let me know thanks.

I have started a discussion group on Face Book for the Black River Falls Fire. It is a way for those effected to reach out for help across Face Book, or for those of you that can provide support in anyway to share your information.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=83136644241

Thanks for your support. I pray that it all has ended soon, and the healing can begin for those who have been touched by it.

I called the red cross at 2:04am and asked if they needed more volunteers, they said they have everything under control. But if you want to call there about helping out tomorrow call 906-361-4090. Thanks

Far away, watching pictures of this horrible fire, and seeing family and friends in the midst of this. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone (families, police, firefighters, etc.) Prayers for safety, and hoping for positive updates.

Just giving a big THANK YOU to our guys on the scene. Thanks for the hard work, dedication and heart. You truly are heroes. Be safe out there. To the families whom have been affected by the fire, be strong and best wishes.

we were told tonight that my cousin has lost his house. but we're not 100% positive...if it jumped the street then its gone...he lived at 38047 so if anyone knows whats going on on that end please let me know...ive been worried sick we still haven't found his boxer if anyone hears anything about the dog please leave a comment on here ive been checking every it seems like 10 mins...my cousin is fine although we cant check out the house...thanks

Hey everyone...praying for all you Green Creekers out there. I was out there earlier helping my parents evacuate and it was pretty intense. Their house (Terry and Betsy Lawer's) is on the north side of the mail route road and my dad is still there - the house is still standing - and he can't see flames so it's still a bit south from that - I heard from someone that it is currently at the old ballpark (south side of the mail route road - Co Rd CD)...1:00 a.m.

As for help at Westwood: I was there earlier helping the Red Cross. They had very few (if any) staying the night so for now I think they are ok with help. They commented on what a wonderful community we must have because so many have obviously taken all of these families in! I think the best thing the rest of us can do is to keep the updates going here on TV6's website and on sites like Facebook and MySpace.

And as for radio stations: Red Cross workers tried contacting them and then I tried as well. We didn't get an answer!!!

Again...prayers to all of you and especially to those who have now lost so much.

does anyone know which way the fire has gone out by 581 my family lives in west ishpeming by christ the king but just down the hill from there. Maybe someone on here could tell me more or at least check on my family at 285 Marble street in ishpeming.thanks
their daughter Kelsey Grigg who lives in Hancock and is scared for her friends and family

Fire consumed very few structures, 2 on the Indian Cemetary Rd and one in the Pinerly lakes area... It is under control and they are currently calling off more than half of the departments and the others are currently dining on pizza and taking a break b/c everything is handled... It's ok to sleep, dont pack your things up, everything is ok....

TO THE GUY WORRIED ABOUT SCHOOL, IT SAYS NICE SCHOOLS NOT ISHPEMING. DUDE, GET IT TOGETHER! PEOPLES LIVES, HOMES AND PETS ARE AT RISK. C'MON ON NOW!

Have you found your dad yet? Maybe have someone check the Westwood school or the other place where the evacuees are at. I'm praying for everyone in the area; I hope you found him.

Does anyone have info about the fire and homes in L'Anse?

Does anyone have any info regarding the homes near Southwood lane..saw some video near the "bird" streets and it didn't look good. sitting w/folks with a home there and we're saying prayers for rain and some safety for the firemen/policemen out there trying to save our homes.. Any info is greatly appreciated. stay safe to anyone still out there. Seems to bring back too many memories from the last evacuation in May in 1985 (hope year is right)

I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR UPDATES AND NEWS ON THIS FIRE. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU WITH HOMES AND FAMILIES IN THE 581 AREA. A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY NEPHEW
FOR CALLING ME WITH NEWS ABOUT MY FAMILY.

Does anyone know if the fire jumped the road onto the bird streets? I read that they were having fires on the bird streets but I don't know which side of the road they are talking about. My prayers go out to everyone in this time of need. God bless you all!! May the lord keep you safe!!

Yeah I agree with the person from Caspian who mentioned about the following:
You'll post that persons comment about biking and getting school off but you did not post the comment I made regarding the fire? I used to live on 581 and my mom was evacuated. I'm 8 hrs away in Bloomington and I read this page as much as "mitch" from ishpeming with his bike reads it!

Honestly, I know that someone reads these comments before they are allowed to be posted. To continuously allow "Mitch" and his buddy to comment about biking is not only sad, but pretty irresponsible on the part of the person giving approval. It seems pretty obvious that these two are making light of a very serious situation!

we thank you for all the firefighters and dnr officers assisting in the wildfire. our prayers go out for all the familys. How are they letting people know when we can go back out to that area so we can go check on our camps and houses? It is all upto mother nature if this wind stays calm so you's can get the blaze under control and put it out. Why would people be worried about if school is closed or not this is a serious situation. God bless the firefighters and families

Does anyone have any idea of how fast the fire is moving at? or where the fire is at this time?

What is with the coverage on this? I have satellite TV and can't get TV6. I turned on the radio and of course they didn't say anything. All I could see and smell was smoke out my window and wonder what was going on. Way to go on keeping us posted.

I have a friend, Chris L. nicknamed "Tophe" who was called in tonight. He is a volunteer with the Negaunee Fire Department. God Bless you buddy. I hope everyone is safe and you guys can get this fire snuffed out.

What a horrible tragedy. God Bless everyone involved and those who lost property.

TV6 should try and get a copy of the updated fire map (prob from the ishpeming dnr) that'll be distributed tmrw or sometime soon, so that people can see if their camps are in danger.

i just heard about this. being that i grew up on the flower streets in westwoond and i got a lot of friends out on 581 i hope yall are safe and sorry to hear about the houses. i spent a lot of time out there in island lake road and black river falls. I hope yall put it out quick. Tell Chum to go help ha.

Has the fire made it to the Wayside Bar yet? My ma is go in nuts over this, running around like a chicken with her head off. I'm looking for news about the Wayside.

Does anyone think they could use any help overnight at Westwood? I'm a midnight shifter who's off tonight. I wouldn't want to get in the way or step on anyones toes. Does anyone know if there's been a call out for help?

i think the odd numbers on 581 are on east side, which has been safe--- the even numbered addresses im not sure about

If anyone knows if the fire has hit county rd crf please let me know! MY daugher, granddaughter, and son in law got out safe but are worried about they're home and belongings!

Can Anyone tell me if the fire has reached 34601 county road 581? I was talking with my friend on the phone around 630pm and now the phones appear to be down & I am very worried and want to be sure her & her family got out safely and or if her house may still be standing. Can anyone advise so I may let her family know? Thanks

Jeremy,
Thanks for the update on the Champion fire, I was concerned. Be safe out there..and tell my dad to answer his phone!

The fire started by Rosewalds Camp and went north from there. Camps on Island lake are safe as long as the wind does not shift. I was at Sleemans Pond and Black River Falls until 9:00.

last update i received is that the fire is across from the store, near the ely ballpark. nothing in twin pines, many houses and camps, including mine.

the champion fire is out. we are on call waiting to go help on 581 fire. god bless everyone!

For everyone asking where the fires are and wondering if loved ones are safe all you have to do is call 911 and they will be happy to tell you all you need to know.

twin pines area ok so far

Honestly, I know that someone reads these comments before they are allowed to be posted. To continuously allow "Mitch" and his buddy to comment about biking is not only sad, but pretty irresponsible on the part of the person giving approval. It seems pretty obvious that these two are making light of a very serious situation!

All of you affected by these fires, I hope you remain safe. As frustrating as this "waiting" may be, please try to remain patient. Here in the Upper Peninsula, we band together to help those in need, and neighbors, families and friends will be willing to help!! Hopefully the most of you will be able to return home soon. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank to all of the emergengcy workers out there doing their best to get these fires under control!

I can't believe the people on here only worried about whether or not there's school tomorrow so they can go biking "ALL DAY" blah blah blah. People are losing their homes and everything they have. Instead of worrying about ourselves all the time we need to look out for each other and pray for everyone's safety (and their homes). That is all.

what a night. i am staying in mqt with a house on 581. I hope it is there tomorrow. can someone in ishpeming give some updates on how houses? thanks everyone and all those firefighters out there working there buts off

I'm thinking that TV6 should put another update on their website. Its been almost an hour since the last! (I hope everyone gets out safely and thank you to all the firefighters trying to protect all of our homes, our friends and families homes!)

Are any organizations accepting volunteers to help stop the blaze?

As of now 15 homes have been destroyed....

My sister owns a home just north of the 581 cash store off of CO RD PRG. They were at the home about an hour ago and no fire there. Home ok. My parents live off of Co Rd CD, past the ball field. So far, they had not evacuate and home was ok. My mom stated she could see the glow of the fire.

As of 11:30, some houses in the bird streets off 581 are also burning.
The fire is still out of control because of the wind, and it's still moving fast.

WE CAN'T GET A HOLD OF MY DAD WHO LIVES BY THE FARM RIGHT BY 581 CASH-MY SISTER NIKKI CAN'T REACH HIM ON HIS CELL PHONE AND NOBODY WILL LET HER GO OUT THERE TO SEE IF HE'S O.K.

CNA ANYONE OUT THERE TELL ME IF THE FIRE HAS REACHED TWIN PINES OR THE 581 CASH STORE

My daughter's home is a road away from the 581 Store, so if anyone knows if the fire has come that far north, please comment. My daughter & granddaughter have evacuated, but knowing if they'll have a home to go back to would be appreciated. And may God keep all those working to control the fires safe from harm.

Does anyone know anything about the camps on Island Lake?

When something this serious happens it should also be on the radio!! We were out in the woods and had no clue what was going on. But if it would have been on the radio stations we would have known! So just for the record put it on the radio because someone that was with us could not get home to save his animal and had he known.... he could have gotten home in time!! This is a very scary thing that should have been on all radio stations for those of us that were with no cell phone service!!!!

is there gunna be school in ish tomorrow cuz i wanna go biking allllll day long with mitch

quit thinking about your day off and worry about these homes. they said school is closed. READ and pray!

It says at the very top NICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN CLOSED, so there obviously won't be school there tomarrow.

Is there going to be school? becouse i would love to go biking ALL day?????

Talked to a guy who refused to evacuate and says Twin Pines is fine and so is 581 cash is still standing as of 10:45.

Anyone out there please keep us updated on everything you know. It's hard to say where it's ganna end up. I keep hitting refresh for any updates. I know so many people that live out that way! Keep Safe!!!!!!!

Is ISH going to be closed becouse i want to go biking all day man...????

Yeah if you hit refresh often, you'll get more updates than the actual news site.

I knew something was wrong this afternoon when the fire sirens went off and I saw firetrucks at numerous times throughout the day on the move. My worst concern came around 7 PM when I saw a DNR flatbed speed through town with a dozer on the back.

do you people actually hit refresh? this coverage is great in my opinion.

sit back and relax.

Why aren't there updates scrolling on the bottom of the screen. If this were downstate there would be something constantly going across the bottom of the screen keeping the area informed. If this is "Upper Michigan's Source" Please keep Upper Michigan updated!!

Just talked to my father who was at the fire. Cant vouch for all the information but as of about 10:00pm 18 structures had been been burned to some degree. The fire has stayed thus far on the West side of 581 and is continueing to move north. The winds have died down a bit so hopefully will give the workers a upper hand. Last heard the fire was close to the 581 cash store area.

The crews are out there working their tailfeathers off trying to contain this fire. As of 10pm, according to officals that I have talked to, they cannot say definitely how many structures have been lost, nor can they say when they can get it under control. These high winds are making it very difficult for the crews to fight it. If your not in the immediate area, please, stay away. If you have been evacuated, go to Westwood High School where the American Red Cross has set up a receiving station and at bare minimum, check in, as you may have a family member searching for you, and will check in with them. I hope all stay safe from this fire, I'm praying for all evacuees, fire fighters, DNR, and Police Departments doing their jobs. Please don't make their jobs harder than necessary, and if you don't need to be there, don't go to the fire. You can't get past the barracaides anyway.

From the owners of the Stolen farm on County Road PPM, God Bless and good luck to everyone out South...I'll be hitting refresh on my web browser until the wee hours, I'm sure

i am curious to know about the Champion fire i live near fish lake and would like to know if they have it under control??or WHAT?

The last I heard, they are blocking the 581 off at Stoneville road. Many homes have been lost, the fire was about 30 minutes away from the Lutheran Church. Smoke is thick and heavy at the top of Powderhouse hill. (Big hill right after the 4-way stop from Pine Street) From what I understand, everyone and everything South of Island Lake Road is ok...the fire hasn't turned that way. Let's all say a prayer for those that have lost homes and the brave men and women that are trying to control this fire.

DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW HOW FAR ALONG 581 THIS FIRE IS. I HAVE A SISTER AND A BROTHER WITH HOMES OFF OF 582. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY NEWS. I CAN ONLY GET SMALL NEWS STORIES HERE IN WIS CONSIN. DEBBIE LAFORGE

i am curious to know about the Champion fire i live near fish lake and would like to know if they have it under control??or WHAT?

DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW HOW FAR ALONG 581 THIS FIRE IS. I HAVE A SISTER AND A BROTHER WITH HOMES OFF OF 582. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY NEWS. I CAN ONLY GET SMALL NEWS STORIES HERE IN WIS CONSIN. DEBBIE LAFORGE

DNR reporting fires are becoming contained 33 structures lost fire on the west side of 581 750 acres lost two DNR plan drops of water to help people evacualted are being housed at west wood high school and ely township hall

The fire near Fish Lake in Champion is completely put out as of 9:30 or so. The EMS and Firefighters are on standby for the other fires...God bless all involved. My heart goes out to all who have lost their homes and treasured belongings.

I suppose if the fires were in Marquette, it might actually get coverage.

is westwood closed?

We want more updates! Which way is the fire headed? How fast is it moving? Have the fire crews made any progress containing it? What's going on???

I am willing to help if anyone needs anything, please let me know. I am so sorry about your homes, and my prayers will go out to you all. God Bless!

Officials are releaseing very little information at this time since they have their hands full with the blazes. We will be posting new updates as soon as more is released.

I spoke to the MSP and there is no direction they can give me or an update as to where the fire is going...all.. be safe and if you evacuate shut off the fuel supply to your home or cabin...be SAFE and good luck..if you have to shut down your system.. Please call your service provider to do a leak ck and restore your service...

Is there anything heard on the fire by Champion?

What is going on up there with the fires? I hear houses are burning down and people were evacuated literally hours ago and yet nothing more than to announce there is a fire? This is the information age and we are counting on you to have more up to date information.
Thanks.

Sending thoughts out to our firefighters on scene! And prayers and thoughts to those that are affected by the fires. Hope the fires are put out soon, and everyone can return home safe.

We have a fire happening Gaastra right now also. I'm not sure about any other information right now... I just know that there have been a lot of fire trucks headed to it.

Are there any updates on the 581 fire as of 8:30pm?

if anyone has more info please post it. my family is evacuated from 581 in ishpeming,and the news isn't telling us anything thanks

Please stay away from the fire it is hard to get out with the traffic.

I just want to say that I hope these fires can be brought under control soon and that all that are in the area get out safely. And if you're not a resident in the immediate area, STAY AWAY. Let the professionals do their job without having spectators getting in the way. I'm sure TV6 will keep everyone updated on what's going on. Stay safe, everyone, especially those brave firefighters who are fighting the blazes.

I've been watching the L'Anse/Skanee fire since about 4:30pm from across the Keweenaw Bay. The line of smoke seems to be getting larger, with smoke plumes spreading all the way north over the Keweenaw Peninsula.

581 is blocked! Go through Republic!

My husband and his brother still own the family homestead on 581. Since we can't seems to find much info on these fires (the renter was told to evacuate), please post comments we can read hear. There is not much we can do from here, but we want details, such as which direction is the fire heading, is it slowing down or speeding up, etc.

there goes my house...