ROSCOMMON – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has advised that the Benzie Road Fire – which impacted 101 acres near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County – was considered 100% contained on Oct. 8, with fire crews continuing to put water on remaining hot spots near the perimeter.

“They will be out there for the next several days, mopping up to make sure the fire remains contained,” said Jeff Vasher, resource protection manager for the DNR.

The fire was reported early in the afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 5. It occurred east of Old U.S. Highway 27, near the Clare-Roscommon county line, in a marshy area with mixed conifer and hardwood forest. Resources battling the fire, included DNR firefighters, local fire departments, bulldozers, fire engines and drone aircraft support.

As of pr

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