Devils Butte Fire

The Devils Butte Fire is an active wildfire in Gilliam County, Oregon. It ignited in the mornging on July 10, 2023, due to a lightning strike. As of July 12, 2023, the fire has burned 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) and is 100% contained.[1][2]

Devils Butte Fire
LocationGilliam County, Oregon
Statistics
Date(s)July 10, 2023 (2023-07-10) – present
Burned area2,865 acres (1,159 ha)
CauseLightning strike
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History

The fire began on July 10, 2023, in Gilliam County due to a lightning strike. As of July 12, 2023, it had burned 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) and was 100% contained.[1][3]

Cause

The fire was ignited on the morning of July 10, 2023 due to a lightning strike.[1][3]

Impact

As of July 11, no evacuations had been ordered. 5 residences and 25 other structures are threatened.[1] Highway 206 was closed between milepost 0 and milepost 40. Two firetrucks were destroyed by wind driven fire, but no firefighters were injured.[2][4]

References
  1. "NWCC :: Home". gacc.nifc.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  2. KATU Staff (July 10, 2023). "Devils Butte Fire breaks out in Gilliam County, officials estimate 3500 acres burned". KATU. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  3. "Devil's Butte Fire destroys 2 fire trucks as it spreads to 3,000 acres". KOIN.com. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  4. KATU Staff (July 11, 2023). "Devils Butte Fire reaches 3,500 acres, Highway 206 reopened to traffic". KATU. Retrieved July 12, 2023.


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