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Devils Butte Fire
2023 wildfire in Gilliam County, Oregon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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[update], the fire has burned 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) and is 100% contained.[1][2]
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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[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]
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