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Ogemaw-05 McDow Fire

Ogemaw County, Michigan · Wildfire

10 acres First reported 3 days ago

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Ogemaw-05 McDow Fire summary

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The Ogemaw-05 McDow Fire is a wildfire near Ogemaw County, Michigan. It has burned about 10 acres (about 8 football fields). It was first reported 3 days ago.

Size
10 acres
Containment
Not yet reported
Discovered
July 18, 2026 (first reported 3 days ago)
Cause
Natural

The size and containment above are current as of Monday, July 20th at 6:48 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

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Who's on it

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