A fire is burning near Eagle Caves in west The Dalles.

Karen A. Davis from the U.S. Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area credited "a quick response by airplanes and multiple agencies" as being "instrumental in stopping the forward progression of a wildfire originating in the south west area of the The Dalles."

Davis said  in a press release that the fire was reported at approximately 50 acres at 7:30 p.m. yesterday.

Fire Boss aircraft were used to knocked down fire activity and have been released, Davis said.

The fire reportedly started on private land at approximately 4:20 p.m. but is believe to have burned primarily in steep terrain on U.S. Forest Service lands," Davis said. "The response is being managed under unified command between the U.S. Forest Service and Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue."

Officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Aug. 31, 2021; 5:15 p.m.

A fire is burning near Eagle Caves in west The Dalles. A Level 3 (GO) evacuation has been called for everything south of 13^th street from Irvine street to Verdant street, and for Chenowith Rim apartments.

A Level 1 (Get Ready) evacuation order has been called for the north end of Sandlin road.

The fire started the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 31. Firefighters have set up a command center at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife station near the site of the fire.

Crews from Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, Dallesport and Dufur are currently working the fire, burning primarily in grass and brush. Fire Boss aircraft have begun suppression efforts as well.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.