(WWJ) A wildfire that had spread to over 6,000 acres near Alpena is now "under control" and not "expected to spread" as of early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Evacuation orders have been lifted, allowing over 100 Iosco County residents (about 65 families) to return home.
Michigan State Police said the U.S. Forest Service was conducting a controlled burn in Iosco County, north of Sand Lake near Oscoda, that got out of control on Friday afternoon. The flames barreled toward at least two subdivisions, one in Oscoda and the other in nearby Wilbur Township.
The displaced residents were set up at a shelter at a local community center.
"Multiple aircrafts" and "ground resources" from U.S. Forest Service and Tawas City Fire joined forces to fight the flames, according the U.S. Forest Service.
ABC-12 reports there was no major damage to homes and buildings as of Friday evening. No injuries were reported.
The U.S. Forest Service will stay on scene until Saturday evening just in case.
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