Photos and Video: DNR Helicopters, Local Firefighters Battle Brush Fire in Doty

A helicopter sucks up water from Elk Creek in Doty to dump on a nearby brush fire Friday, April 17.

A DNR helicopter flies overhead as crews worked to extinguish a brush fire in Doty Friday, April 17.

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Department of Natural Resources and local firefighters responded to a brush fire between state Route 6 and Elk Creek Road in Doty Friday afternoon. 

While it appeared the blaze was being brought under control, fire personnel remained at the scene at about 6:30 p.m. 



One firefighter estimated it reached about 20 acres in size.

This story will be updated when more details become available.