UPDATE: UP wildfire now 55 percent contained

DUCK LAKE, Mich. -- The wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is now 55 precent contained.

Michigan says that 138 strucutres have been lost. The losses include one motel and 41 homes or cabins.

The fire is just under 22,000 acres and is expected to burn for several more days.

Officials are concerned about looters and are watching the area closely. 

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