Crews Make Progress on Flat Fire Near Sisters, Battle Other Large Blazes Across Oregon

Firefighters make progress against Flat Fire, reach 52% containment

Firefighters in Central Oregon made significant progress against the state’s largest fire over the weekend, despite difficult weather conditions. The Flat Fire burning just a few miles from Sisters is now at 52% containment with much of the east side of the fire under control, officials said Monday. Hot, dry and windy conditions over the weekend threatened to exacerbate the situation, but officials said established fire lines have stayed secure.…

Flat Fire conditions 'continue to stabilize'

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As conditions around the Flat Fire, about two miles northeast of Sisters, "continue to stabilize," a Red Flag Warning remains in effect Sunday as well as Levels 1 and 2 evacuations for portions of Jefferson and Deschutes counties. The Flat Fire, which began August 21, has now burned 23,346 acres and is 39% contained, officials said Sunday. More than 1,000 personnel have worked to contain the fire and the "primary control…

Crews make progress on Flat fire near Sisters, battle other large blazes across Oregon

The Flat fire, which destroyed five homes and prompted evacuations in Jefferson and Deschutes counties earlier this month, is now almost 40% contained, fire officials said on Sunday morning.

Flat Fire Update: 39% Contained

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