Fire starts near Allen Creek

Fire, which was reported Sunday morning has burned approximately 30 acres 12 miles north of Prineville

A fire 12 miles north of Prineville on Allen Creek was reported Sunday morning shortly after 11 a.m.

At last report the fire, incident #0873, burning in grass, brush and timber had burned approximately 30 acres.

The response was immediate with three heavy air tankers, two SEATs, four helicopters, six engines at least two bulldozers and two skidgens responding initially.

According to the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Incident Center, firefighters are making good progress on putting in fire line.

Cause of the fire is still unknown.