Klondike Fire, Oct. 16

The Klondike Fire, started by lightning, continues to burn in Curry Co.  The wildfire, which had burned more than 170,000 acres by Monday morning, is located ten-miles east of Agness.  Fire officials have it listed as more than 70-percent contained.  On Sunday, the Klondike Fire was declared a conflagration, clearing the way for the state fire marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment from other agencies.  Evacuations have been ordered in some area.