Devils Butte Fire

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., the fire has burned and is 100% contained.

History

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

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

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.