A brush fire that burned approximately 15 acres on Hill Road in Sister Bay was contained Saturday afternoon, with no injuries reported, according to local officials.
Emergency crews were dispatched at about 12:56 p.m. to the fire in Sister Bay. Multiple departments responded through the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, bringing additional personnel and equipment to control the fast-moving blaze.
Officials said the fire originated from a permitted controlled burn that spread beyond its intended area. The homeowner reported the fire shortly after it began.
Firefighters encountered difficult conditions as flames moved through dense juniper and small pine trees, limiting access and contributing to flare-ups. Assistance from local construction crews using heavy equipment helped establish containment lines.
The fire was brought under control by approximately 2 p.m., with crews remaining on scene for several hours to extinguish hotspots. All units cleared the area by about 4:30 p.m.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the current fire danger in Door County is moderate, while much of southern Wisconsin remains under very high fire danger conditions. Officials continue to urge caution with outdoor burning statewide.
