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Devils Butte Fire | |
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Date(s) | July 10, 2023 – present |
Location | Gilliam County, Oregon |
Statistics | |
Burned area | 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) |
Ignition | |
Cause | Lightning strike |
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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]
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]
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The fire was ignited on the morning of July 10, 2023 due to a lightning strike. [1] [3]
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]