An intentionally set fire continues to burn east of the Ginger Blue area in McDonald County.

 According to Captain Z. Payton of the Pineville Fire Protection District, the call came in from the Elk Springs Road area along Elk River on Saturday. Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set by someone on foot on the river. Payton says no access is available by any fire vehicles due to the distance through the heavily wooded area.

 The Missouri Conservation Department has taken control of the scene, to make sure the fire does not spread into nearby farm land.

 Officials urge residents not to attempt to put it out, and to not get close to any active flame.