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Cool and Wet Temps Help Firefighters

MADRAS, OR -- Cooler temperatures over the weekend helped firefighters gain ground on wildfires burning across Central Oregon.

 

The Geneva 15 fire was reported south of Lake Billy Chinook at 4 p.m. Friday, near the Three Rivers Subdivision. Officials say it was started by lightning and, at 875 acres, it's now 90% contained.

 

The Corner Creek Fire, 11 miles south of Dayville, is now more than 29,000 acres and 75% contained. 
 
And, the Ten Mile Canyon fire north of Madras is nearly fully contained at 6,700 acres. 

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