GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Crews are making progress in containing the Crosby wildfire despite it growing 40 acres in a day.

The Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said the fire is now 300 acres and is 50% contained.

Firefighters said on Saturday that the wildfire was 260 acres and 45% contained.

Crosby wildfire update

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Firefighters say they laid hoses on the east side of the fire to pump water into the area and have used helicopters for water drops.

They are also building a containment line while they extinguish hot spots to stop the fire from spreading.

Authorities determined the cause of the fire to be a lightning strike. Image 1 of 4 ▼

Photo shows a plane responding to the Crosby wildfire in northern Minnesota. From: Supplied

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