UPDATE: Pallet Fire In Waushara County 100% Contained
COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 730-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma.
The Pallet Fire, which started south of Hwy 21 on July 10, is now 100% contained. The acreage figure has been reduced slightly due to more accurate mapping of the fire perimeter.
Local crews are still on scene monitoring for hot spots and continuing mop-up efforts; all out-of-area personnel have been sent home.
For additional information on the fire or if anyone is interested in helping those impacted by the fire, please the Pallet Fire Information Line at 715-284-1475.
This will be the final news release on the Pallet Fire from the DNR unless a significant change occurs.
For the most current fire situation and evacuation information, follow the DNR on Facebook and Twitter, or check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on the DNR website.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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