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Bogie Lake Road in White Lake Township reopens after large fire prompts closure

Area is safe for people to return, police say

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Bogie Lake Road from Highland Road to Biscayne Avenue was closed Friday, Nov. 24, due to a late-night fire.

The area reopened at about 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. No injuries have been reported.

Multiple fire departments responded to the scene to battle the blaze.

Local 4 viewer Kristen Sills sent a video of the blazing fire that occurred in White Lake Township. Residents said loud explosions rattled the neighborhood.

It’s believed the fire came from an oil and natural gas well, but the exact location and cause has not been confirmed yet.

Update: White Lake Township refinery source of explosion, large fire overnight

A closer look of the scene can be found below

Posted by Jesse Siordia on Friday, November 24, 2023

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