Devil’s Butte Fire Estimated At Around 3,000 Acres

Size of the Devil’s Butte Fire in Gilliam County is now estimated at around 3,000 acres.  The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office says that estimate was made after aerial flights around the fire’s perimeter, adding containment remains unknown at this time.  There is a slight wind today but so far not much growth in the fire perimeter.  A Type III Overhead Interagency Team has arrived and set up camp at the Gilliam County Fairgrounds.  Multiple ground resources from the Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and contractors are on the fire along with a strike team consisting of Umatilla County Fire District 1, North and South Gilliam County Fire, Boardman Fire and Heppner Fire.  The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office has mobilized a task force from Clackamas County to assist as well.  One Type II helicopter is assisting on scene.  Highway 206 was reopened this morning, but authorities advise caution while traveling through the area.

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