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. As of July 12, 2023^[update], the fire has burned 2,865 acres (1,159 ha) and is 100% contained.

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.

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.