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Sleeper Lakes Fire
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The Sleeper Lake Fire was a wildfire that occurred north of the Village of Newberry in Luce County, Michigan. The fire most likely started with a lightning strike on August 2, 2007 near Sleeper Lake.
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Sleeper Lakes Fire | |
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![]() Sleeper Lakes Fire, August 7, 2007, the Michigan National Guard was called out for firefighting duty. | |
Date(s) | August 2, 2007 — August 13, 2007 |
Location | Newberry, Michigan, United States |
Coordinates | 46.49291°N 85.52567°W / 46.49291; -85.52567 |
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Burned area | 18,500 acres (75 km2) |
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Cause | Lightning strike |
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