Authorities respond to swamp fire near Utica

UTICA, Wis. (WBAY) – Authorities are currently responding to a swamp fire near the city of Utica.

A message from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to avoid the area of ​​County Highway M and Sportsman Road due to what they are calling a large swamp fire.

They say the wind carries the smell of smoke to Oshkosh, and residents in the comments section report embers and ashes being blown into their yards.

Action 2 News’ Appleton skycam shows visible smoke on the horizon

Authorities have not released any further information. We will bring you any updates as we receive them.

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