10/14/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY / U.P.  – Firefighting efforts continue in Gogebic County.  The 300-acre Black River Fire in this is the one south of Wakefield in a densely forested area is now 50% contained. The U.S. Forest Service says aerial resources will continue to be utilized today as needed.  Around the U.P. the other big fires are the Ridge Fire which covers 450 acres in Negaunee Township is 20% contained and the Craig Lake Fire in Baraga County has burning at 568 acres, is also at 20% contained.  Recent rain wet and humid conditions helping fire crews battle the fires.  More rain is expected to move into the region tomorrow and Friday.  Cause of the fires are under investigation.  There are currently no evacuations and no threats to structures.