If you’re seeing smoke in Detroit, blame the fires on Squirrel Island

If you’re seeing smoke in Detroit, blame the fires on Squirrel Island

Stubborn fires in the marshy wetlands of this island in Ontario, Canada, are sending smoke across Lake St. Clair and into the Detroit area.

Smoke plumes from Ontario fires visible in Metro Detroit

The fire on Squirrel Island is 1 of about 15 in Walpole Island area since Thursday, officials said. There have been no injuries or damage to structures.

Walpole Island firefighters battling large marsh fire

The Walpole Island Fire Department is fighting a large marsh fire.The blaze broke out on Squirrel Island on Sunday."Our team is actively monitoring the situation while continuing to respond to emergency calls throughout the community," said the fire department in a Facebook post.The exact cause of the fire is not known at this time.People are asked to stay away from the area.Marsh fire on Squirrel Island. (Photo via Walpole Island Fire Departmen…

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On Saturday afternoon, the Walpole Island Fire Department responded to another significant marsh fire on Squirrel Island. “Due to limited access for our larger apparatus, our BRUSH1 unit was deployed and performed exceptionally well under challenging conditions,” Walpole fire officials stated. “Thanks to the coordinated efforts of our crew, the majority of the fire was quickly contained, and there was no threat to nearby homes. We remain committ…