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777-acre fire burns path in Upper Peninsula


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A wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has burned over 777 acres as of May 21st. (Kevin Joki)
A wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has burned over 777 acres as of May 21st. (Kevin Joki)
Marquette County, Mich (WFRV)- Five hundred people have been evacuated, while firefighters in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula work to put out a 777-acre forest fire.

The DNR says more than 50 firefighters from 7 different fire departments are on the scene. Eight bulldozers, nine tanker engines, and an overhead team are also working to put out the fire. As of 9am, the DNR says that 65% of the fire had been contained.

All homes and subdivisions along County Road 581 between County Road CS and County Road PG have been evacuated. No injuries have been reported.

A home in Ely township stands on the green side of a wildfire, which has consumed over 777 acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
A home in Ely township stands on the green side of a wildfire, which has consumed over 777 acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
County Road 581 and all intersecting roads between County Road CS and Stoneville Road will remain closed until further notice.

If you have any pictures of the fire, we would like to feature them on WFRV.COM and in our newscasts. Please send them to photos@wfrv.com
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