{"id":5272,"date":"2021-05-26T15:20:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T19:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=5272"},"modified":"2021-05-26T15:20:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T19:20:24","slug":"report-dnr-crews-continue-to-work-at-425-acre-fire-in-wexford-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/report-dnr-crews-continue-to-work-at-425-acre-fire-in-wexford-county\/michigandnr\/news\/05\/26\/2021\/5272\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: DNR crews continue to work at 425-acre fire in Wexford County"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is continuing fire suppression efforts today on the Colfax Fire in northern Wexford County. The fire, which was reported shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, is currently estimated at 425 acres.<\/p>\n
The fire is located about 5 miles northwest of Manton and 21 miles southeast of Traverse City. It is currently 70% contained, with a total fire perimeter estimated at 5.2 miles. Currently, 4.1 miles of the fire line perimeter has a containment line completed, with the remaining 1.1 miles in progress. The fire area is located east of 31 Road, west of 33 Road, north of 12 Road, and primarily south of 8 Road. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.<\/p>\n