Wildfire in northern Michigan forest has burned several hundred acres of land

MANISTEE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Fire crews in northern Michigan are still working to get a wildfire under control that has scorched nearly 600 acres.

The fire started Monday afternoon at the Huron-Manistee National Forest and the cause is currently unknown, although it is believed to be of human origin. As of Tuesday morning, 80% of the fire had been contained. Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say the fire should be completely contained by Friday morning.

The response and fire fighting efforts have included 17 fire engines along with four dozers to battle the fire.

Like most of the state, northern Michigan’s current fire danger is high. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, fire crews have responded to 28 separate wildfires since Saturday.