Benzie Road fire 100 percent contained; crews still putting out hot spots

ROSCOMMON COUNTY

The Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, Michigan, is 100 percent contained, with fire crews putting water on remaining hot spots near the perimeter on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

“They will be out there for the next several days, mopping up to make sure the fire remains contained,” said Jeff Vasher, resource protection manager for the Michigan Department of Natural Resou…