Update on containment efforts on Upper Peninsula fires
Smoke lingers in a remote area that recently burned in the Craig Lake Fire. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan DNR)
A map shows the wildfire perimeter — shown at the top, in red — and Craig Lake State Park boundaries — lower right, in green. (Map courtesy of the Michigan DNR)
Smoke lingers in a remote area that recently burned in the Craig Lake Fire. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan DNR)
A map shows the wildfire perimeter — shown at the top, in red — and Craig Lake State Park boundaries — lower right, in green. (Map courtesy of the Michigan DNR)
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UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released an update on containment efforts of both the Ridge and Craig Lake fires last night at approximately 8:45 p.m.
According to the DNR press release, fire crews continue to battle the Ridge and Craig Lake fires amongst rugged terrain, with progress made on containing both.
The Ridge fire is estimated to have receded slightly to 434 acres and is 30 percent contained. The Craig Lake fire is estimated
To ensure the safety of Craig Lake State Park visitors, and due to ongoing wildfire suppression operations on the Craig Lake Fire, the DNR has temporarily closed the park north of Craig Lake proper and the Teddy Lake Yurt through the end of October.
The North Country Trail within Craig Lake State Park has also been closed. The remainder of Craig Lake State Park is open to the public.
The status of the "Ready, Set, Go!" protocol for residents along North Basin Drive remains at a "Ready" status. Residents are encouraged to continue to be prepared in case conditions change. The Noquemanon Trail system west of the trailhead on County Road 510 remains closed.
A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over both the Ridge Fire and Craig Lake Fire for a 5-nautical-mile radius and below 3,500 feet. The public is asked to please avoid the area around both fires so that suppression efforts are not interrupted. Drones are not permitted in the fire area as they will bring air operations to a halt.
The DNR also took over management of the Black River Fire from the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday. This fire is 382 acres, located 4 miles south of Wakefield, Michigan is currently 50 percent contained. It is burning in a densely forested area with difficult access.