MESICK — Wexford County firefighters had their hands full Monday fighting a massive fire north of Mesick.
Matt Guernsey, Northwest Wexford Emergency Authority fire chief, said they were called to a home on 11 Road near 8 Road around 3 p.m. Monday for a report of a building fire. Thick, black smoke could be seen for miles.
At least 20 other agencies were called in to assist from surrounding areas, some as far away as Grand Traverse and Manistee counties. As of Monday night, they said the fire was contained and they’re working on putting out hot spots.
The three-acre property had multiple outbuildings, campers and lots of vehicles. No word yet on what caused the fire, but at least two outbuildings were destroyed. Guernsey said the number of vehicles on the property is part of what’s making the fire so difficult to put out.
“There’s multiple vehicles around the property which gives us limited access into the buildings initially. So it’s kind of a maze to get in and get out,” said Guernsey. “We’re just mopping up right now. We have an excavator on scene helping us get into the fire, tear the buildings apart and soak everything down.”
Firefighters said no one was hurt. Michigan State Police investigators are looking into the cause.