Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin says around 80 acres was burned during a wildfire Tuesday in Sauble Township. 

When fire crews arrived at the scene, they observed a 25 acre area of woods that was actively burning. Crews then requested assistance from several area fire departments to help. 

The fire was contained around 6:30pm, fire crews remained on scene for several more hours following. 

According to a press release, preliminary investigations have determined that the fire started from ashes that exited a 'burn barrel' that started ground debris on fire.