Devils Butte Fire
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| Devils Butte Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 10, 2023 – present |
| Location | Gilliam County, Oregon |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning strike |
| Map | |
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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[update], the fire has burned 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) and is 100% contained.[1][2]
History
The fire began on July 10, 2023, in Gilliam County due to a lightning strike. As of July 12, 2023[update], it had burned 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) and was 100% contained.[1][3]
Cause
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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
- ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "NWCC :: Home". gacc.nifc.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 KATU Staff (July 10, 2023). "Devils Butte Fire breaks out in Gilliam County, officials estimate 3500 acres burned". KATU. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 "Devil's Butte Fire destroys 2 fire trucks as it spreads to 3,000 acres". KOIN.com. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ 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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