Grass fire damages sheds

Escanaba Public Safety responded to a grass fire in Wells Township Tuesday afternoon.

Officers say the fire happened just before 4:30 at 5750 John Ave.  A grass fire on the property has spread to two separate sheds and three fences.

Officers were able to extinguish the fire and were on scene for around an hour and a half.  The cause of the fire is believed to be an unattended grass fire.

No injuries were reported.

Escanaba Public Safety was assisted on scene by the Michigan DNR, Delta County Sheriff’s Department and UPPCO.