Oneil Fire contained at 5 acres, resources to remain on scene

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The forward progress of the Oneil Fire, located at the 4700 block of NE Oneil Way, was stopped at five acres as of 3:12 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Watch Duty. The incident occurred within both Crook and Deschutes counties.

Prior to the containment, incident command had requested an additional engine due to the fire spotting on one side. Regional Captain Justin Roberts initially reported a slow spreading field burn approaching a nearby highway, prompting requests for an additional unit and the closure of the westbound highway.

According to incident command, resources will remain committed to the scene for approximately an hour and a half. The request for an additional engine was made by incident command at 3:06 p.m. on April 29 due to the fire spotting on one side. Incident command also requested the closure of a westbound highway. Roberts, a regional captain, initially reported the slow spreading field burn at 2:57 p.m. on April 29, noting its approach to the highway.

Resources assigned to the Oneil Fire are expected to remain committed to the scene for approximately an hour and a half, as directed by incident command.