Wildfire burns nearly 100 acres west of The Dalles

A wildfire that ignited Monday afternoon burned nearly 100 acres five miles west of The Dalles in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District, the agency said Tuesday.

It was originally reported by crews that the fire was roughly 45 acres; however, remapping has shown the wildfire is larger officials said. That was not due to fire growth, but better measurement.

The Chenoweth Fire began around 5:20 p.m. on state-protected land and burned through the night before crews could extinguish all visible flames.

Along with crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry, a private contractor, Steelhead Enterprises, pitched in fighting this fire.

Officials said firefighters would continue to strengthen the trails, creating a containment buffer. The fire is contained. Fire crews planned to work on hot spots the rest of the day.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, the agency reported.