While many firefighters were still fighting a blaze on Washington Island, others had to go to a Baileys Harbor campground to fight another one. Firefighters were dispatched to Baileys Grove Campground just before 3:30 a.m., where a camper had caught fire. What made the response more interesting than usual is that most units that would have responded were fighting a large fire on the island. Baileys Harbor Fire Department was limited to just one truck to respond to the fire, so the department relied on units from Egg Harbor and Nasewaupee for assistance. Fire Chief Brian Zak said Sunday night and early Monday morning showed how important the county's Mutual Aid Box Alarm System is in responding to incidents.
The fire was mostly out when responding firefighters arrived on the scene, thanks to the camper's owner spraying it down with a garden hose. The fire is still under investigation, but Zak suggested it could be related to the water heater. The camper suffered significant damage to its front end due to the fire.
