Devils Butte Fire Explained

Devils Butte Fire
Date:	– present
Location:	Gilliam County, Oregon
Area:	2865acres
Cause:	Lightning strike

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., the fire has burned 2865acres and is 100% contained.^{[1] [2]}

History

The fire began on July 10, 2023, in Gilliam County due to a lightning strike., it had burned 2865acres and was 100% contained.

Cause

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

Impact

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: NWCC :: Home . 2023-07-08 . gacc.nifc.gov.
2. Web site: KATU Staff . 2023-07-10 . Devils Butte Fire breaks out in Gilliam County, officials estimate 3500 acres burned . 2023-07-11 . KATU . en.
3. Web site: 2023-07-11 . Devil's Butte Fire destroys 2 fire trucks as it spreads to 3,000 acres . 2023-07-12 . KOIN.com . en-US.
4. Web site: KATU Staff . 2023-07-11 . Devils Butte Fire reaches 3,500 acres, Highway 206 reopened to traffic . 2023-07-12 . KATU . en.