PLAINS — The Knowles fire burning east of Plains has grown to 2,000 acres with 0 percent containment.
The fire is actively burning in the Knowles drainage and the on the ridge above Knowles Creek. It's burning in steep, rocky terrain on windy slopes.
There are more than 230 people working the fire from the ground and in the air.
Fire crews are working to reduce the risk of flames nearing homes, Highway 200 and private and public land.
The fire sparked Sunday, August 17. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
