UPDATE 6/23/23 5 p.m.
Wexford County Emergency Management says that 7.7 acres were burned in the wildfire, but that it is contained and the DNR is putting out hotspots.
There have been no injuries or structures damaged.
Emergency Management says during evacuations they went around door to door and 12 people answered. Those people were able to return to their homes by the end of the night.
9:12 p.m.
Wexford County Emergency Management says that the fire on East 18 1/2 Road has been contained and that the road has been re-opened between North 39 Road and North 41 Road.
They are still asking people to be careful because of fire equipment as crews will be working over the next few days to take care of hotspots.
8:23 p.m.
Wexford County Emergency Management says that the evacuation of homes and businesses on East 20 Road has been lifed. Residents are cleared to return to their homes.
They say that East 18 1/2 Road between North 39 Road and North 31 Road remains closed with numerous firefighters in the area.
6 p.m.
Wexford County Emergency Management says a wildfire has broken out.
According to a Facebook post by Wexford County Emergency Management, East 18 1/2 Road between North 41 Road and North 39 Road is closed until further notice.
They also said that evacuations on East 20 Road between North East 41 Road and North 39 Road have taken place.
This is an active scene and Wexford County Emergency Management is asking people to stay clear of the area.
