The Oregon Department of Forestry responded to a new fire in the area of Dufur Monday, Sept. 22. The fire is contained and in mop-up by local unit resources Tuesday morning, Sept. 23.

The Jewel Road Fire was reported burning 7 miles west of Dufur in grass, brush and oak. Six engines, two crews, two helicopters and two bulldozers responded to the fire, which grew to 33 acres.