MADRAS, OR -- The U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters responded to a new wildfire north of Madras Monday afternoon. What was originally named the Cow Canyon Fire was initially thought to be around 100 acres. But Tuesday morning, officials renamed the incident the Milepost 72 Fire and said mapping showed it closer to 50 acres. It's 30% contained.

The fire is burning near Highway 97, a few miles east of the Trout Creek Fire. Three air tankers assisted engines from the USFS, ODF and the Ashwood Rural Fire Protection District. 

Like the Trout Creek Fire, the cause of the Milepost 72 Fire is under investigation.