BARAGA COUNTY, MI— The U.S. Forest Service is fighting a Baraga County wildfire.
The Summit Lake Fire is estimated to be around 112 acres. It was discovered by aircraft Friday evening in the northwest corner of the McCormick Wilderness. It’s burning in a remote and rugged area.
The most active part of the fire is near Evergreen Lake, where it’s burning in heavy dead and downed woody debris. The rest of the perimeter is creeping and smoldering with interior pockets of heavy ground fuels being consumed.
Fire crews are using minimum-impact suppression tactics to halt the fire’s progression. Aircraft will continue to monitor the situation and will assist ground crews as needed.
Officials say no structures are threatened and there are no closures at this time.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
