<body><div>MIO, Mich. (WNEM) - A fire that started Monday in Oscoda County is still burning.Huron-Manistee National Forests firefighting crews responded to the report of a wildfire just north of the Lost Creek Lodge on Mapes Road, in Big Creek Township on May 4 at 2:49 p.m.When firefighters arrived, they determined the wildfire was spreading to public lands east of where the fire started on private property. The fire was burning in white pine, black spruce and balsam fir, climbing up into the tops of the trees. Some trees were suddenly going up in flames like torches. Officials said the fire was also moving quickly across the landscape, and embers were starting new fires ahead of the main fire line. That raised concern the fire could spread into stands of jack pine and red pine, which can burn very intensely.Additional firefighting crews responded from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and volunteer firefighters from across the area.The U.S.D.A Forest Service said the fire was contained by early Monday evening, with crews keeping an eye on it through the night. Smoke continues to be an issue for residents on Mapes and Camp 10 Roads. Currently the fire is 124 acres and burning in mixed conifers.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2DlwBA_1B8MqcE600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2DlwBA_1B8MqcE600" width="1300" height="1004" ><figcaption>A map of the Mapes Fire perimeter shows a wind driven pattern from the point of origin. Federal, state and local firefighting resources have been able to keep the fire at 124 acres today continuing to punch in plough line to close containment. The fire was reported to be 80% contained as of 2 p.m. May 5. (Forest Service)</figcaption></figure>Forest Service Officials are asking those in the area to be aware of firefighters and equipment, including the use of aviation resources. There could also be visibility issues caused by smoldering material that is creating smoke.The Michigan Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team has taken over command of the incident, while the Forest Service said additional firefighting resources are still enroute.The Forest Service is also issuing a reminder that the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), like drones, are prohibited in the area while operations continue. The fire is still under investigation.Subscribe to the WNEM TV5 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every day.</div></body>

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MIO, Mich. (WNEM) - A fire that started Monday in Oscoda County is still burning. Huron-Manistee National Forests firefighting crews responded to the report of a wildfire just north of the Lost Creek Lodge on Mapes Road, in Big Creek Township on May 4 at 2:49 p.m. When firefighters arrived,...

Oscoda County fire still burning, under investigation

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MIO, Mich. (WNEM) - A fire that started Monday in Oscoda County is still burning. Huron-Manistee National Forests firefighting crews responded to the repor

Oscoda County fire still burning, under investigation

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