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ENSIGN -- (Posted 2:33 p.m., Oct. 9) A semi-truck is on fire near the eastern end of Ensign Township on U.S. 2 by AA.25 Road. Multiple first responders (from Masonville, Ensign, Nahma and possibly Garden Townships) have been called and will be en route with other departments on standby.
Drivers in the area should be alert for approaching fire trucks and be prepared to make detours. Traffic will likely be rerouted once responders arrive.
(UPDATE 2:39 p.m.) Approaching responders see thick black smoke. On scene, cab was fully engulfed. Escanaba Township is en route.
(UPDATE 2:43 p.m.) Firefighters say that Escanaba Township can stand down; the scene is being controlled. “We got (the fire) down; all we need to do is mop it up.”
(UPDATE 2:50 p.m.) The tanker is empty and truck will be towed, responders said.