New wind-fanned brush fire burns 20 acres near George Millican Road southwest of Prineville
(Update: Evening update; fire at 20 acres, forward progress stopped)
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Ground and air crews were called out Saturday afternoon to tackle a new brush fire reported east of George Millican Road and about six miles southwest of Prineville that burned about 20 acres by early evening.
Crook County Fire & Rescue, federal and state resources responded to the new start, Incident 550, reported shortly after 3 p.m., near milepost 6, and within about an hour estimated to be about two acres in size.
Air tankers, a helicopter and air attack were assisting firefighters on the ground, officials said.
Windy conditions reportedly were pushing the fire to the southeast, burning in sagebrush, grass and juniper.
Shortly after 6 p.m., officials said the fire had grown to about 20 acres. They said forward progress had been stopped, "but potential still remains for fire growth."
Resources on scene included engines, skidgeons, a bulldozer, water tender and other personnel.
We’ll have more details as we receive them.