ABC News: U.S.: Mich. Wildfire Stabilizes, Rain Aids Control Work

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Mich. Wildfire Stabilizes, Rain Aids Control Work May 27th 2012, 15:57 Rain is lending a hand to crew members who are battling a wildfire that has consumed 31.6 square miles of forest in the eastern port of Michigan's sparsely populated Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Sunday that the fire near Newberry is about 47 percent contained. AP This photo provided by the Michigan... View Full Caption This photo provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows a wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The fire grew by 17 percent to more than 21,000 acres Saturday, May 26, 2012, as officials warned of tough conditions and welcomed help from water-dumping aircraft from the Michigan National Guard. (AP Photo/Michigan Department of Natural Resources) Close The agency says it now estimates the fire has covered 20,255 acres, down slightly from Saturday's figure. Spokesman Dean Wilson says that's based on more accurate measurements. Wilson says rain falling Sunday is helping efforts to control the Duck Lake Fire. It's along a stretch of forest touching Lake Superior, about 75 miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge. Fewer than 100 people have been evacuated and about six structures destroyed. No one is reported hurt.

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