Sparks and tinder-dry road shoulders lead to wildfires along U.S. 31

BEAR LAKE — Wildfires along U.S. 31 south of Bear Lake on Saturday afternoon seemed suspicious at first, however Sean Adams, Bear Lake Township fire chief, said that although the official cause is “undetermined,” he’s pretty sure they were the result of what he calls something mechanical. “At first some thought it was something like [...]
It was pretty scary here (in Bear Lake) as smoke filled the air quickly and billows of smoke were showing the impending fire on the dry grass. We are so very grateful for the quick work to put the fires out as it seems there was no damage to any structures – just grass and bushes. Thank you to all who put in the time to help when it was SO hot and dry!!!!!
Great job by all the volunteers with the fire departments, on a very hot afternoon! Thank you! Disaster averted by working together.