Crook County Fire crews quickly douse fire beside Highway 126 in Prineville

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A small but very visible fire broke out Wednesday along Highway 126 in Prineville and was quickly extinguished by Crook County Fire & Rescue crews.

The 217 Od Grade Fire was reported in the Lookout Butte area on the north side of "the grade" into Prineville shortly after 1 p.m. and was reportedly doused within a half-hour, Central Oregon fire officials said.

Officials told KTVZ News the fire burned into a previously burned scar area, stopping its forward progress. It was estimated to have burned less than a quarter-acre.

Some residents said the Redmond-Prineville Highway was closed for a time, though ODOT's TripCheck did not show a closure, only advising motorists to use caution in the area of milepost 16. ODOT Region 4 Public Information Officer Kacey Davey told us just one lane of the highway was affected.

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