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GLADSTONE -- About a dozen U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that was detected Tuesday south of Munising near Lost Lake.
The fire is burning in about 3 acres of pine and shrub swamp, about half in the Hiawatha National Forest and half on private lands. No structures were affected. Aircraft is supporting the operations and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
"With elevated wildfire conditions this week, our firefighters continue to actively work the Lost Lake Fire and patrol for additional fire starts," Acting District Ranger Donna Peppin said. "For the safety of our staff, we request that the public stay clear of the incident and keep private aircraft -- including drones -- away from the area.”
Drones pose a danger to the crews trying to contain the wildfire, Peppin said.