Isle Royale fire 45% contained
ISLE ROYALE — The Horne fire at Isle Royale National Park is 45% contained, the National Park Service announced Friday.
The fire, which has grown to 429 acres, is being monitored by park staff. The fire, which began Aug. 10, is believed to have been started by lightning. Several areas have been reopened to the public.
– Lane Cove Trail and Campground
– Stoll Memorial Trail and Scoville Point
– Duncan Bay Campground and Dock
– Mount Franklin Trail between the Greenstone Ridge Trail and Tobin Harbor Trail.
The following areas remain closed:
– Greenstone Ridge Trail East of Mount Franklin Junction
– Duncan Bay/Tobin Harbor Portage Trail
– Duncan Narrows Campground and Dock
– Tobin Harbor Dock (with the exception of the seaplane dock for the concessions seaplane operation as conditions allow)
– Hidden Lake Dock
– Hidden Lake Trail and Lookout Louise
– Merritt Lane Campground and Dock
– Cross-Country Camping Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 34, 35, 36 are closed for camping as well as cross-country day use
– Other areas if directed by fire personnel