MENOMINEE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The papermill fire in Upper Peninsula’s Menominee County has grabbed the attention of Lansing. 

On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency to assist with responses to the industrial fire that began on October 6. 

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Some of the help needed from the state is fighting the still burning fire, and assistance in making sure that water run-off from fire suppression efforts do not threaten local water supplies. 

By declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Whitmer has made available all state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery efforts in the designated area.