Crews from over a dozen area fire agencies responded to a fire near the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport on Monday.  The crews were able to knock down the fire in strong winds that were gusting up to 40 miles per hour.  The fire burned into a sandy area that did slow its progression.  Firefighters from Dallesport-Murdock, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, High Prairie, Klickitat, Appleton, Wahkiacus, Lyle, Centerville, Rural Fire District 7, Bingen, White Salmon, Wishram, and Husum were all involved in the effort to combat the fire.  The fire started around 2:15 Monday afternoon.