ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI – Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that’s been burning since Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, near the Roscommon State Forest Area.

Crews hope to contain the fire by the end of the day Monday, Oct. 6, said Jeff Vasher, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Lower Peninsula resource protection manager.

They currently have about 75% of the wildfire surrounded, but are working to secure a marsh area with low elevation.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

It was first reported on Sunday near the Clare and Roscommon county line, according to the release.

The fire has spread to approximately 85 acres of forest. The area has a mix of hardwood and pine trees. Fire crews have

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