Butte Creek (2025-07-22)

2,079 acre wildfire (85% contained)
InciWeb page: ORWSA Butte Creek Status: Inactive Size: 2,079 acre Contained: 85%

Butte Creek Live Perimeter Growth

Butte Creek Fire Growth History
Butte Creek Containment History

Butte Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 21, 2025 Other
Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of Butte Creek Fire at 6:00 PM, transitioning from initial local response to organized incident management for continued suppression operations.
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All evacuation levels reduced to Level 1 'BE READY' for all areas due to continued suppression progress. Butte Creek Fire reached final size of 2,046 acres with successful containment efforts ongoing.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Highway 26 reopened around 6:30 PM after several hours of closure. 33-mile stretch between Highway 216 junction and Warm Springs BIA Route 3 reopened with caution advised due to ongoing fire activity.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation level reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 'GET SET' for Simnasho Zone around 10 PM due to successful aerial suppression and ground crew efforts. Residents could return but must remain alert and ready to evacuate.
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 26 closed for 33 miles from Highway 216 junction to Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 3 at Warm Springs due to fire activity and emergency response operations. Multiple aerial and ground resources deployed.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuation ordered for Simnasho community due to rapidly spreading fire. Level 2 'GET SET' evacuation issued for Schoolie Flats area. Level 1 'BE READY' evacuation notice for The Island area.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Fire rapidly expanded from 100 acres overnight to 1,200 acres by 4 PM, then to 1,756 acres by evening. Northwest winds pushed fire southeast through Beaver Creek drainage toward Simnasho community.
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Butte Creek Fire reported Friday night around 10 PM near Highway 26 and Simnasho Road in forested area on Warm Springs Reservation. Fire initially contained to small area with Warm Springs firefighters responding for initial attack.

Butte Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 21, 2025 Other
Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of Butte Creek Fire at 6:00 PM, transitioning from initial local response to organized incident management for continued suppression operations.
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All evacuation levels reduced to Level 1 'BE READY' for all areas due to continued suppression progress. Butte Creek Fire reached final size of 2,046 acres with successful containment efforts ongoing.
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 26 closed for 33 miles from Highway 216 junction to Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 3 at Warm Springs due to fire activity and emergency response operations. Multiple aerial and ground resources deployed.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Fire rapidly expanded from 100 acres overnight to 1,200 acres by 4 PM, then to 1,756 acres by evening. Northwest winds pushed fire southeast through Beaver Creek drainage toward Simnasho community.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuation ordered for Simnasho community due to rapidly spreading fire. Level 2 'GET SET' evacuation issued for Schoolie Flats area. Level 1 'BE READY' evacuation notice for The Island area.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation level reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 'GET SET' for Simnasho Zone around 10 PM due to successful aerial suppression and ground crew efforts. Residents could return but must remain alert and ready to evacuate.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Highway 26 reopened around 6:30 PM after several hours of closure. 33-mile stretch between Highway 216 junction and Warm Springs BIA Route 3 reopened with caution advised due to ongoing fire activity.
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Butte Creek Fire reported Friday night around 10 PM near Highway 26 and Simnasho Road in forested area on Warm Springs Reservation. Fire initially contained to small area with Warm Springs firefighters responding for initial attack.

Butte Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 26, 2025 Other
Final update issued for Butte Creek Fire. Northwest Incident Management Team 3 transitions command to Type 4 local team. Fire remained at 2,046 acres with successful containment and no further evacuation concerns.
Sources: NWCC :: Home (2025-07-26)
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation levels reduced to Level 1 'BE READY' for all areas due to continued suppression progress and minimal fire activity. Fire size reached final estimate of 2,046 acres with successful containment efforts ongoing.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation level reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 'GET SET' for Simnasho Zone around 10 PM due to successful aerial suppression and ground crew efforts. Residents can return home but must remain alert and ready to evacuate if conditions change.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Fire rapidly expanded overnight from 100 acres to 1,200 acres by 4 PM, burning east toward Simnasho community. Northwest winds pushed fire southeast through Beaver Creek drainage, reaching final size of 1,756 acres by evening.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuation ordered for Simnasho community due to rapidly spreading fire. Level 2 'GET SET' evacuation issued for Schoolie Flats area. Level 1 'BE READY' evacuation notice for The Island area.
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 26 closed for 33 miles from Highway 216 junction to Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 3 at Warm Springs due to fire activity and emergency response operations. Multiple aerial and ground resources deployed to fight the fire.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Highway 26 reopened around 6:30 PM after several hours of closure. 33-mile stretch between Highway 216 junction and Warm Springs BIA Route 3 accessible but motorists advised caution due to ongoing wildfire activity.
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Butte Creek Fire reported Friday night around 10 PM near Highway 26 and Simnasho Road in forested area on Warm Springs Reservation. Fire initially contained to small area with Warm Springs firefighters responding for initial attack.

Butte Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation levels further reduced to Level 1 'BE READY' for all areas due to continued suppression progress and minimal fire activity. Fire size reached final estimate of 2,046 acres with successful containment efforts ongoing.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Highway 26 reopened around 6:30 PM after several hours of closure. 33-mile stretch between Highway 216 junction and Warm Springs BIA Route 3 accessible but motorists advised caution due to ongoing wildfire activity.
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 26 closed for 33 miles from Highway 216 junction to Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 3 at Warm Springs due to fire activity and emergency response operations. Multiple aerial and ground resources deployed to fight the fire.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuation ordered for Simnasho community due to rapidly spreading fire. Level 2 'GET SET' evacuation issued for Schoolie Flats area. Level 1 'BE READY' evacuation notice for The Island area.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation level reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 'GET SET' for Simnasho Zone around 10 PM due to successful aerial suppression and ground crew efforts. Residents can return home but must remain alert and ready to evacuate if conditions change.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Fire rapidly expanded overnight from 100 acres to 1,200 acres by 4 PM, burning east toward Simnasho community. Northwest winds pushed fire southeast through Beaver Creek drainage, reaching final size of 1,756 acres by evening.
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Butte Creek Fire reported Friday night around 10 PM near Highway 26 and Simnasho Road in forested area on Warm Springs Reservation. Fire initially contained to small area with Warm Springs firefighters responding for initial attack.

Butte Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 26 closed for 33 miles from Highway 216 junction to Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 3 at Warm Springs due to Butte Creek Fire activity and emergency response operations. Multiple fire resources responding.
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Highway 26 reopened around 7:00 PM after several hours of closure due to Butte Creek Fire. 33-mile stretch between Highway 216 junction and Warm Springs BIA Route 3 is now accessible but motorists advised to use caution due to wildfire activity.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation level reduced from Level 3 to Level 2 'GET SET' for Simnasho Zone due to successful aerial suppression and ground crew efforts. Residents can return home but must remain alert and ready to evacuate again if conditions change.
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuation ordered for Simnasho community due to rapidly spreading Butte Creek Fire. Fire reached 1,200 acres by 4 PM, burning east toward Simnasho from Highway 26. Northwest winds pushing fire southeast through Beaver Creek drainage.

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