Sit Rep: Sunday, 9/17/2023, 1140 hours PDT

THREE BUTTES FIRE

The lightning-caused wildfire has been burning since August 26, 2023, and is located about 12 miles northeast of Florence in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest.

Incident # – OR-SUF-230424

The fire has burned about 117 acres of timber. There is a 26% containment status. Expected full containment has been slated for 10/30/203.

The Three Buttes Fire now appears to be displaying much-appreciated minimal fire behavior with smoldering and creeping activities.

Temps are starting to drop into cooler degrees with a higher RH with a low chance of rain in the next few days.

There are 1 single-family residence and 2 non-residential commercial properties under threat.

A total of 71 personnel and one engine are still assigned to this incident.

Photo Credit: Siuslaw National Forest.

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