Devils Butte Fire

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Devils Butte Fire
Part of the 2023 Oregon wildfires
Date(s)July 10, 2023 (2023-07-10) – present
LocationGilliam County, Oregon
Statistics
Burned area2,865 acres (1,159 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning strike
Map
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The Devils Butte Fire is an active wildfire in Gilliam County, Oregon. It ignited in the morning 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]

History

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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

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

Impact

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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

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