Monday, May 28, 2012

Michigan wildfire destroys nearly 100 buildings (Ricky Patel)

Michigan wildfire destroys nearly 100 buildings

NEWBERRY, Mich. (AP) – Officials say a wildfire burning across more than 30 square miles of Michigan's Upper Peninsula has destroyed nearly 100 buildings, but there have been no reports of injuries.

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  • A wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula grew to more than 21,000 acres Saturday.
    Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP
    A wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula grew to more than 21,000 acres Saturday.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP
A wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula grew to more than 21,000 acres Saturday.

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The fire that began last week has burned 95 structures, with a third of them being homes or cabins. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Monday that the Duck Lake Fire has burned more than 22,000 acres, or 34 square miles, in Luce County.

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wildfires/story/2012-05-28/michigan-wildfire/55245626/1

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