Two wildfires in Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County have scorched more than 2,700 acres, but crews "did a lot of good work" Friday and got some help from the weather, according to the state Bureau of Forestry.The two fires are being called the Thompson Hollow Fire and the Hammonds Rock Fire." weather was drastically different. We've had lower temperatures, higher relative humidity. All in all, it's been a good day in terms of firefighting," Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources spokesperson Josh Thompson said. "The weather sort of moderated the growth of the fire and the intensity of the fire. It helped fire crews to get out there and get a lot of work done with the fire intensity down."Thompson said crews were able to get a lot of control lines in place."That's how we fight fire. We find a hard place where we can stop it, and then we work to contain it from there," he said.Firefighters also did some backfiring operations."What that does is that burns fuel out ahead of the fire. So, once the fire gets there, it stops progression, and so it doesn't challenge the line," he said.He said crews will work around the clock until they're confident the fire isn't going to go anywhere.He also added that just because there is containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out."A message I want to give to people is especially with fires this large, even once we get containment around the outside of the fire, what containment means is not only are the lines secure, but, you know, 100 feet or 200 feet interior from the lines is good and secure, but there's many acres interior that will continue to smolder for days or weeks, depending on when we get a lot of rain," he saidHe also asked people to be aware of road closures."We have a lot of firefighters on those roads, a lot of equipment and all hours of the day and night, so we do ask people to be respectful of those road closures. That way we can protect the firefighters and protect the public as well. Hopefully, they won't be closed for too terribly long. But in the meantime, it is for everyone's safety that we keep the roads, those couple roads closed," he said.Video below: DCNR provides Friday evening updateMichaux State Forest wildfiresThe Thompson Hollow Fire started first, around 5 p.m. Wednesday, in the area of Shippensburg and Baltimore roads in Southampton Township. Traffic is restricted on both roads. Fire operations and road closures are expected to continue into the weekend, according to DCNR. The Thompson Hollow Fire is the larger fire at this point.The Hammonds Rock Fire broke out around noon Thursday in the area of Ridge and Cold Springs roads. Both roads are closed to the public right now. Forest visitors are also advised to avoid Buck Ridge Trail and Hammonds Rocks Trail. Additionally, the beach at Laurel Lake is closed for helicopter dips. Friday evacuationsThe Cumberland County Department of Public Safety alerted residents to new voluntary evacuation recommendations Friday afternoon. The following areas are under a voluntary evacuation recommendation (see map below): Shippensburg Road from Whitmer Road to Thompson Hollow Road (aka Forest Road)Whitmer Road between Thompson Hollow Road and Ivy LaneResidents can evacuate to the Southampton Township Cumberland County municipal building at 200 Airport Rd., Shippensburg.As of Saturday afternoon, the department says 80% of residents with an evacuation order can return to their homes. Fire officials are working to put out the fire so everyone can return home.Video below: Prayer service held for first responders, affected residentsThursday evacuationsAn evacuation notice was issued to some residents Thursday afternoon.People who live on Thompson Hollow Road/Forest Road and Three Turn Road in Southampton Township were told to report to the check-in point at 2460 Shippensburg Rd. for further determination of needs and support.“Please avoid these areas and allow emergency responders to work safely,” said Robert Shively Jr., Director of Cumberland County Public Safety.Below: Drone video captures huge plume of smoke.Below: WGAL News 8 viewers share their photos of the smoke-filled sky caused by the ongoing fires. If you'd like to share photos or videos, you can upload them here or email them to news8@wgal.com. We may use some of them on air and online.About Pennsylvania's Michaux State ForestThe state forest sprawls across more than 85,000 acres in the South Mountain Area. The forest reaches into these three counties:Adams CountyCumberland CountyFranklin CountySitting within the boundaries of the forest is Pine Grove Furnace State Park, which is noted for being the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail. Right now, the beach at Laurel Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park is closed for helicopter water dips.