Central Oregon fire burns 700 acres near Madras

A wildfire along Highway 97 near Madras erupted Saturday, grew to 700 acres and is now 50% contained, officials said.

The fire started on ground owned by the Bureau of Land Management, roughly 6 miles northwest of Willowdale, and is being fueled by grass, brush and juniper. Officials say the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

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