Jackass Butte Fire Spreads Rapidly

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  The Jackass Butte Fire was discovered on July 24, 2026“The Jackass Butte Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 24, 2026.”
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  The Jackass Butte Fire spread 12 miles in seven hours“Initial attack resources from the Burns Interagency Fire Zone, Rangeland Fire Protection Association and the Egypt Fire responded promptly but were unable to contain the fast moving wildfire as it spread over twelve miles in seven hours.”
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  The Jackass Butte Fire spread after lightning strikes on July 22“A storm moved through northern Harney County on July 22, 2026, yielding hundreds of positive lightning strikes. The Jackass Butte Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 24, 2026.”
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  Initial attack resources from Burns Interagency Fire Zone were involved in containing the Jackass Butte Fire“null”
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  Initial attack resources from local associations were involved in containing the Jackass Butte Fire“Initial attack resources from the Burns Interagency Fire Zone, Rangeland Fire Protection Association and the Egypt Fire responded promptly but were unable to contain the fast moving wildfire as it spread over twelve miles in seven hours.”
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  Initial attack resources from Burns Interagency Fire Zone and local associations were unable to contain the Jackass Butte Fire's rapid movement“Initial attack resources from the Burns Interagency Fire Zone, Rangeland Fire Protection Association and the Egypt Fire responded promptly but were unable to contain the fast moving wildfire as it spread over twelve miles in seven hours.”
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  Southern Area Team 2 is managing the Jackass Butte Fire“Southern Area Team 2 is responsible for management of the fire, along with the Stubble, Crater, Bald Mountain and Jackass Butte fires.”
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  The Stubble Fire is being managed alongside the Jackass Butte Fire“Southern Area Team 2 is responsible for management of the fire, along with the Stubble, Crater, Bald Mountain and Jackass Butte fires.”
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  The Crater Fire is being managed alongside the Jackass Butte Fire“null”
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  The Bald Mountain Fire is being managed alongside the Jackass Butte Fire“null”
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  Public and firefighter safety are priorities for the Jackass Butte Fire management“Priorities remain public and firefighter safety, private lands, and critical infrastructure.”
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  Private lands are priorities for the Jackass Butte Fire management“Priorities remain public and firefighter safety, private lands, and critical infrastructure.”
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  Critical infrastructure are priorities for the Jackass Butte Fire management“Priorities remain public and firefighter safety, private lands, and critical infrastructure.”
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  Firefighters are using ground crews to protect at-risk values for the Jackass Butte Fire“Firefighters are working the fire as directly as possible to protect these values at risk, using both ground resources and multiple helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.”
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  Firefighters are using aerial resources to protect at-risk values for the Jackass Butte Fire“Firefighters are working the fire as directly as possible to protect these values at risk, using both ground resources and multiple helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.”