The Grave Butte Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire that was detected on July 29, 2024 and is located ten miles west of Jerry Johnson Campground and about half a mile from National Forest Service Road #107 (Saddle Camp Road). After outflow winds from surrounding thunderstorms affected the area, the Grave Butte Fire is now 10 acres. The fire is burning in extremely inaccessible terrain.
The Grave Butte Fire is located in Game Unit 12.
Current as of | Thu, 08/22/2024 - 15:27 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Within Game Unit 12: located ten miles west of Jerry Johnson Campground and about half a mile from National Forest Service Road #107 (Saddle Camp Road) |
Incident Commander | Powell Ranger District Fire Management |
Coordinates |
46° 27' 59.3382'' Latitude
-115° 6' 29.8188
'' Longitude
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Size | 10 Acres |
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Remarks |
While there are no official closures at this time, fire management urges the public to please avoid the NFSR #107, due to the increased fire resource traffic going in and out of the area. This is for public and firefighter safety. |
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