Follow Up: Aftermath stills of 65-acre Door County wildfire released

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Officials have released stills that show the aftermath of a large wildfire in Door County that saw over 140 firefighters and 19 Fire Departments in response. Officials say that the fire started around 3 p.m. in Gardner after an ATV caught fire in an area with dead marsh grass up to six feet tall.

The Brussels-Union-Gardner (BUG) Fire Department shared images of the blaze as well as the aftermath, showcasing some of the response efforts. Officials say that over 30,000 gallons of water were used in the overall efforts, 2,000 of which had to be used in the following morning to extinguish hotspots.

Multiple food trucks also provided refreshments and meals for responders during rehab operations and after clearing the scene.

WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

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