Remote Michigan Wildfire Still Burning After 100 Acres

Wildfires have become a serious issue in North America over the last 100 years as the world continues to get warmer. The average temperatures continue to rise year over year and there has been less rain and snow to moisturize the Earth. These are just a few of the factors that affect wildfires and their growth.

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There's currently a wildfire burning in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that has burned over 100 acres in about a week. The fire was first discovered last Friday and had only burned about 5 acres of land, now the fire has burned over 112 acres and still burning. The cause of the fire is still under investigation as fire crews continue to work on extinguishing the fire.

The fire is burning in Summit Lake, Michigan in the Ottawa National Forest which is recovering from the logging era in Michigan. The Mccormick Wilderness area is currently home to hardwood, conifer, and white pine trees. There have been no injuries or buildings harmed at this time, but smoke will be drifting over the U.P over the coming weeks.

Here's the most recent update from the National Park officials:

“Fire crews assessed natural holding points for halting fire progression and continued to develop strategies utilizing minimum impact suppression tactics. They have been able to actively slow fire spread in areas where broadleaf cover exists. Aircraft will be monitoring the fire and assisting crews on the ground as needed.”

The McCormick Wilderness is an area known for its lakes, waterfalls and stretches of wild rivers. There is flat terrain, but also rocky cliffs, park officials said. It is an area of largely unspoiled wilderness that sees light use by humans and has some unmaintained trails.