WILLOWDALE, OR -- A brush fire broke out north of Madras Saturday afternoon. What’s now called the Trout Creek Fire quickly grew to about 700 acres by that evening.

It started on BLM Land about six miles northwest of Willowdale, in grass, brush and juniper. Five engines, a hotshot crew, a helicopter and three air tankers worked throughout the day.

Sunday afternoon, firefighters had secured about 50% containment, thanks to cooler temperatures. The cause is under investigation.