Wind-fanned brush fire held to 20 acres near George Millican Road southwest of Prineville

(Update: Sunday morning update)

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 and held it to that size overnight.

Crook County Fire & Rescue, federal and state resources responded to the new start, Incident 550, reported shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, 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.

Crews held the size to 20 acres through the night, officials said Sunday morning.

"They remain on scene constructing and improving control lines around the perimeter of the fire," they added.