Flat Fire Information
Crooked River Ranch Evacuations:
Level 3: NONE
Level 2: NONE
Level 1: NONE
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Want to help out? There has been an incredible amount of outreach from the community to offer support. The American Red Cross has set up a 24/7 Shelter at the Highland Baptist Church in Redmond. Here's how you can help:
Donations
If you want to support the Red Cross response and recovery work, a financial contribution is the most effective way. It helps them to remain flexible to the individual needs of the people in their care. Here are ways to contribute:
- Go to RedCross.Org/Cascades
- Call 1-800-RED CROSS
- Text “REDCROSS” to 90999
Donations of clothing and household items divert resources away from their mission — whereas financial donations can be used right away to directly help those affected, such as replacing lost items like prescription medications or reading glasses.
It takes time and money to store, sort, clean and distribute donated items. Financial donations can be accessed quickly and allow more flexibility to give people what they need most.
In all cases, due to health code regulations, the Red Cross cannot accept donations of home cooked meals or food items not prepared in a commercial kitchen.
Flat Fire Update: September 1, 2025
SISTERS, Ore. (September 1, 2025) — The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is 52% contained. Despite critical fire weather, established fire lines have remained secure and suppression repair objectives continue across the incident. The Red Flag Warning is no longer in effect due to a lower chance of strong gusty winds. Hot, dry conditions persist.
Today, firefighters will focus on restoring areas impacted by fire response efforts, such as repairing dozer lines and reducing erosion risks. These initiatives strengthen containment and protect the landscape to support long-term recovery. With a unified mission across the fire line, crews continue to make steady progress, bringing the incident closer to full suppression.
Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) resources have demobilized from the Flat Fire. Cooperative firefighting efforts from structural, wildland, and air resources protected homes through extreme fire activity and critical weather conditions. 17 OSFM task forces and strike teams, made up of 261 firefighters from all over Oregon, responded to help local agencies protect the community. Their efforts, in conjunction with the progress by wildland firefighters, have helped mitigate the risk to structures and allowed residents to safely return to their homes.
Wildland resources remain on the fire, continuing mop-up and are available to assist local resources if needed. OSFM is available to return if an imminent threat to structures exceeds capabilities of existing resources. OSFM would like to extend their appreciation to the local communities and agencies for their incredible support and cooperation throughout this challenging time.
Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
Click below for the latest Flat Fire updates:
Flat Fire Update: 9/1
SISTERS, Ore. (September 1, 2025) — The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is 52% contained. Despite critical fire weather, established fire lines have remained secure and suppression repair objectives continue across the incident. The Red Flag Warning is no longer in effect due to a lower chance of strong gusty winds. Hot, dry conditions persist.
Today, firefighters will focus on restoring areas impacted by fire response efforts, such as repairing dozer lines and reducing erosion risks. These initiatives strengthen containment and protect the landscape to support long-term recovery. With a unified mission across the fire line, crews continue to make steady progress, bringing the incident closer to full suppression.
Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) resources have demobilized from the Flat Fire. Cooperative firefighting efforts from structural, wildland, and air resources protected homes through extreme fire activity and critical weather conditions. 17 OSFM task forces and strike teams, made up of 261 firefighters from all over Oregon, responded to help local agencies protect the community. Their efforts, in conjunction with the progress by wildland firefighters, have helped mitigate the risk to structures and allowed residents to safely return to their homes.
Wildland resources remain on the fire, continuing mop-up and are available to assist local resources if needed. OSFM is available to return if an imminent threat to structures exceeds capabilities of existing resources. OSFM would like to extend their appreciation to the local communities and agencies for their incredible support and cooperation throughout this challenging time.
Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
Flat Fire Update: 8/31
The Flat Fire is estimated at 23,346 acres and is now 39% contained. Decreased acreage is a result of more accurate mapping of the fire footprint. After several days of challenging weather, established primary control lines have held strong. A Red Flag Warning is once again in effect for the fire area today due to high winds, as crews continue to focus on increasing containment.
Yesterday, crews utilized infrared cameras to detect and extinguish hot spots within the fire perimeter. On the southwestern side of the fire, resources worked to secure unburned vegetation inside the line, as suppression repair efforts progressed on the northern edge of the fire.
Today, resources will expand suppression repair work, flattening berms and diverting water off constructed dozer lines to decrease potential soil erosion. Firefighters will also be going door to door to assist landowners with land repair work if needed, as structural crews carefully check mop-up work near homes. Seamless integration between structural and wildland resources, and effective coordination between all agencies, has helped firefighters quickly meet incident objectives.
As conditions on the Flat Fire continue to stabilize, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces are returning to their communities. Fire officials are confident in the progress made, allowing firefighters from Lincoln, Washington, and Lane Counties to be released today, with the remainder of OSFM resources returning to their home agencies tomorrow morning.
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/30
The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon is estimated at 23,380 acres and is now 32% contained. After several days of challenging weather, established control lines have been tested and held strong during recent critical fire weather. Containment continues to increase steadily, a direct reflection of firefighters’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to protecting local communities and the landscape.
Overnight, wildland and structural resources identified, flagged, and addressed hot spots to aid day shift crews with mop-up operations. This coordinated approach ensures each shift is set up for success as hot, dry, and breezy conditions continue this weekend.
Today, wildland resources will continue detailed mop-up operations, while structural crews ensure fire-impacted areas around homes remain secure. Aerial resources will support firefighters by locating any visible smoke, identifying areas that may have lingering heat. On the north and northwestern part of the fire, resources have shifted to suppression repair activities. Repair work includes strategies to reduce the potential for soil erosion.
As the threat to nearby homes and other structures continues to decrease, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will gradually transition resources back to their home agencies over the next several days. Although many resources are being released, structural protection is not ending. Firefighters continue to monitor neighborhoods and communities, watching closely for any new hot spots or flare-ups. These crews are ready to respond quickly if conditions change, ensuring that the work already done to protect homes continues to hold.
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/29
Containment Increases on the Flat Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (August 29, 2025) — The Flat Fire, burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,380 acres and is 13% contained. Acreage reflects the most current infrared (IR) flight.
High temperatures and shifting winds are keeping crews alert, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of firefighters over the past several days, significant progress has been made in securing homes and reinforcing control lines. Downgraded evacuation levels have allowed residents to return home, a reflection of careful, collaborative efforts to ensure safe re-entry. Resources are still fully engaged in protection efforts, but the outlook remains positive.
Overnight, wildland resources throughout the fire focused on methodical identification of potential hot spots, known as gridding, up to 300 feet from control lines in some areas. Structural crews continued to provide 24-hour protection to homes within the fire area.
Today, wildland and structure resources remain in position for another round of challenging weather. Crews along the south and southeast perimeter will continue to hold established control lines amid gusty afternoon winds from the north-northwest. Along the western perimeter, structural task forces will monitor for hot spots near homes in the area, while wildland personnel continue mop-up downslope from the canyon rim. Aerial resources will provide eyes in the sky for wildland and structural crews below, identifying opportunities for targeted mop-up efforts.
In the north and northwestern fire areas, crews are beginning repair efforts, which aim to mitigate adverse effects to resources and the natural environment caused by suppression activities.
Teams are staying focused and flexible, adjusting to today’s weather while maintaining strong defensive positions around homes and neighborhoods. As containment increases and the threat to structures is reducing, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will begin to send resources home. This will allow engines and personnel from fire departments all around Oregon to return to their communities, while ensuring adequate structural protection remains on the fire. Crews remain committed to this incident and to returning all community members to their homes safely.
Firefighter Safety:
As weekend traffic increases and more residents return to affected communities, we ask everyone to remain mindful that fire crews are still working in the area. Please drive carefully, watch for firefighting equipment on the roads, and allow crews space to do their jobs safely. If your weekend plans take you outside, please be aware of the fire risks and recreate safely. Hot temperatures, low humidity, and gusty wind conditions persist in the area, naturally increasing fire risk and contributing to potential fire growth; help prevent the next wildfire by following all local regulations:
Oregon Dept. of Forestry: https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html
Deschutes National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../info/public-use-restrictions
Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grasslands: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/ochoco/alerts
Oregon/Washington BLM: https://www.blm.gov/orwafire
Evacuations: Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
A 24-hour evacuation shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras and Kerley Horse Center in Powell Butte are available for large animals.
Local Area closures: To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area.
The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: https://www.blm.gov/.../oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented closures, which can be found on the following page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/alerts
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Smoke Report: The current smoke outlook for Central Oregon can be found on the following page: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/6436a95d?
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/28
Flat Fire Morning Update August 28, 2025
Firefighters Brace for Hot, Dry Conditions Under Red Flag Warning
SISTERS, Ore. (August 28, 2025) — The Flat Fire, burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,380 acres and is 7% contained. Acreage reflects the most current infrared (IR) flight.
Overnight, crews used IR technology to detect heat and locate hotspots up to 150 feet from the perimeter, allowing firefighters to continue targeted mop-up operations. In some areas, mop-up was extended up to 300 feet from control lines toward the interior. Near Whychus Creek Canyon, IR scans showed only minimal hotspots around homes, a direct result from work completed by both structural and wildland crews in anticipation of today and Friday’s critical fire weather.
Today, firefighters will face hot, dry conditions and gusty afternoon winds. The fire area is under a Red Flag Warning through Friday. These weather conditions will challenge the work already in place and test established lines.
Wildland crews along the south end of the fire are working inside the canyon, while structural crews are positioned to protect homes along the rim. Later today, west winds are expected to increase, bringing downslope gusts that will create hotter, drier, and more challenging conditions. West-northwest winds will reveal hidden hotspots and may revive the flames for some of the spots. In anticipation of this expected wind shift, additional resources have been moved to the south and southeastern perimeter. Structural and wildland crews are in position, ready to defend homes and at-risk areas. Firefighters remain focused on protecting the community and holding the line through this period of heightened fire weather.
Homeowners returning to the area should expect to see ongoing firefighting activity, including smoke from the fire’s interior. Smoke plumes will continue to be visible within the entire interior of the fire footprint. Structural and wildland crews are on the line 24 hours a day, focusing on strengthening containment lines and reducing hazards.
Evacuations:
Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
A 24-hour evacuation shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras and Kerley Horse Center in Powell Butte are available for large animals.
Local Area closures: To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area.
The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: https://www.blm.gov/.../oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented closures, which can be found on the following page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/alerts
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Local Road closures: The Deschutes County Sheriff is managing several local road closures.
• Wilt Road is open from Camp Polk to Buffalo Drive
• Wilt Road is closed at Buffalo Drive
• Mountain View Drive is closed beyond the 17700 block
• Panoramic Drive is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Goodrich Road closed north of Hwy 126
• Holmes Road closed north of Fadjur Lane
Smoke Report: The current smoke outlook for Central Oregon can be found on the following page: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/6436a95d?
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/27
Flat Fire Morning Update August 27, 2025
Firefighters Continue to Strengthen Lines Ahead of Critical Weather
SISTERS, Ore. (August 27, 2025) — The Flat Fire, burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,261 acres after updated infrared (IR) mapping and is 7% contained.
Overnight, firefighters expanded upon progress made during the day. Crews improved established dozer and hand line; extended hose installations; and expanded mop-up inside the fire perimeter. Infrared (IR) was utilized by structural and wildland resources to identify and extinguish hidden hot spots near homes and around the fire perimeter.
Firefighters have been working around the clock to secure lines and prepare for hotter, drier, and windier conditions. Crews have made steady progress, strengthening established line, mopping up heat near structures, and completing miles of handline and dozer line. That work has put firefighters in a stronger position going into a period of critical fire weather. However, much remains to be done.
Warm weather, thunderstorms, and erratic winds will begin to test lines today. Gusts from the north and northwest are expected to challenge the eastern and southeastern fire line starting tomorrow.
On the eastern perimeter of the fire, foot patrols between the Flat Fire and Alder Springs burn scar continue to improve areas of line. The Lower Bridge Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) will help bolster resources along the eastern edge. RFPAs are volunteer organizations of local landowners trained to fight wildfires in rangeland areas. Structural crews will be working near Goodrich Road, extinguishing hot spots where winds have stirred up smoldering embers around homes.
On the southeastern perimeter, wildland crews continue working to complete hose lays ahead of wind that will challenge area lines. On the southwestern edge, structural and wildland resources are coordinating efforts to shore up protection of homes along the canyon rim. Along the western perimeter, crews have progressed to mopping up 150 feet inside the fire and are addressing overhead hazards caused by fire-damaged trees. Air support is available and is being utilized when needed, as weather allows.
Evacuations:
Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
A 24-hour evacuation shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras and Kerley Horse Center in Powell Butte are available for large animals.
Local Area closures: To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area.
The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: https://www.blm.gov/.../oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented closures, which can be found on the following page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/alerts
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Local Road closures: The Deschutes County Sheriff is managing several local road closures.
• Wilt Road is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Panoramic Drive is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Goodrich Road closed north of Hwy 126
• Holmes Road closed north of Fadjur Lane
Smoke Report: The current smoke outlook for Central Oregon can be found on the following page: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/6436a95d?
Flat Fire Evening Update: 8/25
Flat Fire Evening Update, Monday, August 25, 2025.
Evacuation levels decrease on Flat Fire as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts
SISTERS, Ore. (August 25, 2025) — The Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon.
Crews made significant progress today, aided by more favorable weather. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped stabilize conditions, allowing firefighters to shift from catching the fire to holding and securing the perimeter. Firefighters across the incident worked hard to strengthen and expand lines, and as of this evening, the fire is fully lined.
Structural strike teams remained in place within residential areas, working throughout the day to extinguish hot spots and patrol for embers. Crews have been aided in their efforts by the proactive home hardening and defensible space measures of home and property owners. These efforts, combined with the significant progress made today by wildland resources, have allowed OSFM to demobilize a local task force and a strike team this evening. These crews were part of the initial attack response and will be returning to serve their home agencies here in Central Oregon. OSFM task forces remain dedicated to the impacted area, providing structural protection around the clock.
There were decreases in evacuation levels within both Deschutes and Jefferson Counties this evening. Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Please follow their Facebook pages for the latest updates.
While the precipitation provided some relief, fuels remain dry, and a heat advisory also continues through Wednesday, keeping conditions challenging for firefighting efforts. Tonight, firefighters will continue to improve the security of established lines ahead of expected warmer weather. Falling work to remove fire-affected trees is also underway to improve access to structures and reduce overhead dangers to firefighters.
Tonight’s public meeting was attended in person by nearly 1,000 community members. We appreciate the outpouring of support and the opportunity to connect with the community. A recording of the meeting is available on our Facebook page.
Evacuations: Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
A 24-hour evacuation shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras and Kerley Horse Center in Powell Butte are available for large animals.
Local Area closures: To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area. The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: HERE.
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Local Road closures: The Deschutes County Sheriff is managing several local road closures.
- Wilt Road is closed at Camp Polk Road
- Panoramic Drive is closed at Camp Polk Road
- Goodrich Road closed north of Hwy 126
- Holmes Road closed north of Fadjur Lane
Smoke Report: Air quality continues to change. For current conditions, please visit: HERE
Read the full update from the Flat Fire on Facebook HERE.
Flat Fire Evacuation Update: 8/25
Due to constant monitoring of fire behavior, an unexpected amount of precipitation and after speaking with fire personnel, Jefferson County has reduced a variety of levels. We will continue to monitor the fire behavior and weather patterns with our fire partners. Thank you to everyone for your patience during the Flat Fire.
Reduced to a level two:
The northern border of Lake Billy Chinook 5 Black, above 590A.
The NW corner of Lake Billy Chinook Public Lands 3 with USFS 2055 RD as the border
CR11, CR 10N and CRPL2 all remain in level two
Reduced to a level one:
The Western half of LBCPL1
The SW half of LBC 6 White
Remaining in level one are: LBC 4 Blue, LBC 2 Red Purple, The NE corner of LBC 6 White and the SW diagonal of LBC 3 Orange blue.
Houses on the western border of CRR that overlook the canyon, you are all still in a level one. (Please see the map for exact locations)
Areas no longer in a n evacuation level:
The rest of CRR not in the canyon border zone, the NE diagonal of LBC3 Orange Blue, and the remainer of the northern half of LBC 6 White.
All other levels are still in place for the zones around the burn perimeter.
CRPL2 (the western half), LBCPL 3, and the bottom two thirds of LBC 5 Black.
We understand this new cut can be a bit difficult to understand so we encourage you to view the public map at https://fr911orgis.maps.arcgis.com/.../weba.../index.html...
to see where your address falls in the evacuation levels.
Watch Duty has also sent out updates.
Thank you again for your patience during this time and thank you to the over 1,200 personnel who are on the Flat Fire.
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/25
Flat Fire Morning Update August 25, 2025
5% Containment reported on the Flat Fire.
Community meeting scheduled for tonight.
SISTERS, Ore. (August 25, 2025) — As of this morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon.
Last night, firefighters took advantage of reduced fire activity and cooler temperatures to make significant progress. Along the northeastern and eastern perimeter of the fire, wildland resources completed dozer line and patrolled for hot spots. On the southeastern edge, crews reinforced established line and extinguished hot spots. In the south and southwestern areas, where the fire has been very active, wildland crews were able to fully line an approximately 10-acre slop over that occurred yesterday evening. The western perimeter was fully lined utilizing dozers, as was a spot fire that occurred yesterday near the northwestern edge of the fire.
Today, crews will build upon the significant work completed during the night - holding, securing, and expanding that progress. Wildland crews will be reinforcing established line, extinguishing hot spots, and continuing to quickly attack any slop over or spot fires should they occur. Structural resources remain positioned at homes throughout threatened areas, providing point protection and extinguishing hot spots. On the north end, structure crews continue to patrol for hot spots and engage in structural protection as necessary.
Despite precipitation occurring this morning, fuels remain dry. There is a Red Flag warning through 9 pm tonight and a heat advisory remains in effect through Wednesday. There is also a chance for thunderstorms in the forecast, which could result in strong, erratic winds with gusts up to 35 mph.
The Flat Fire has unfortunately resulted in the loss of four homes and several outbuildings in Deschutes County, and our thoughts are with those impacted. While any loss is difficult, hundreds of homes in the fire’s path remain standing – reflecting both the preparation property owners put into creating defensible space and the coordinated aggressive suppression efforts. Emergency management personnel continue to assess the area and notify property owners when a damaged structure is identified. County officials will share updates if the number of damaged or destroyed structures changes.
Incident officials will host a community meeting tonight, Monday, August 25th, starting at 6:00 pm at the Sisters High School, located at 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd. Local and incident officials will provide a fire update and answer questions from the community. The meeting will be streamed virtually via the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department Facebook page.
Evacuations:
Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
A 24-hour evacuation shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras and Kerley Horse Center in Powell Butte are available for large animals.
Local Area closures: To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area. The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Road closures: The Deschutes County Sheriff is managing several local road closures.
• Wilt Road is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Panoramic Drive is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Goodrich Road closed north of Hwy 126
• Holmes Road closed north of Fadjur Lane
Smoke Report: Air quality continues to change. For current conditions, please visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/
Flat Fire Evening Update: 8/24
Firefighters continue to face challenging fire behavior during Red Flag conditions on the Flat Fire.
Community meeting scheduled for Monday.
SISTERS, Ore. (August 24, 2025) — As of this morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon.
Daytime crews continued aggressive firefighting efforts amid difficult conditions today, as high temperatures and dry fuels resulted in increased fire activity. Crews worked under a Red Flag warning and heat advisory throughout the day. Despite the challenges, they were able to build on progress made overnight in the northeastern and southeastern portions of the fire.
In the northeastern portion of the fire, wildland resources reported reduced fire activity and were able to focus on strengthening and tying together portions of dozer line. On the southeastern portion of the fire, crews completed handline installation throughout Whychus Canyon.
The southern portion of the fire remained very active, and crews coordinated aggressive suppression efforts with air attack. Structural resources remained dedicated to structure protection and are actively engaged in firefighting efforts near homes. These crews are assigned to point protection, a tactic used to actively defend structures directly threatened by the fire. Point protection works in conjunction with coordinated efforts from wildland crews and air resources to slow the fire’s overall spread and impact.
On the western edge of the fire, challenging weather and terrain contributed to erratic fire behavior, resulting in a spot fire located off the northwestern corner of this morning’s fire perimeter. Resources that could be shifted from more stable portions were reassigned to this area, and crews will remain actively engaged with the spot fire.
The fire is expected to remain active late into the evening. As fire activity slows in the early morning hours, firefighters will take advantage of cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity to catch spot fires, reinforce line, and mop up hot spots. Seven OSFM Task Forces remain in place, providing structure protection through the night operational period.
Incident officials will host a community meeting tomorrow, Monday, August 25th, starting at 6:00 pm at the Sisters High School, located at 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd. Local and incident officials will provide a fire update and answer questions from the community. The meeting will be streamed virtually via the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department Facebook page.
The Deschutes County Sheriff Office has provided a press release about the destroyed and damaged structures. The damage assessments will be an ongoing process while the fire is continuing to be active.
Evacuations:
Evacuations are managed by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates. They can also be reached by phone: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 388-6655, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (541) 475-6520.
A 24-hour evacuation shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras and Kerley Horse Center in Powell Butte are available for large animals.
Area closures: To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area. The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Local Road closures: The Deschutes County Sheriff is managing several local road closures.
• Wilt Road is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Panoramic Drive is closed at Camp Polk Road
• Goodrich Road closed north of Hwy 126
• Holmes Road closed north of Fadjur Lane
Smoke Report: Air quality continues to change. For current conditions, please visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/24
Flat Fire morning update for August 24, 2025
Firefighters continue aggressive direct attack, establish initial firebreaks around key, community areas. Community meeting scheduled for Monday
SISTERS, Ore. (August 24, 2025) — Overnight, firefighters continued to aggressively fight the 21,971-acre Flat Fire two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Firefighters have been fighting the fire around the clock since Thursday afternoon.
Night shift crews were able to establish initial dozer and hand lines around portions of the fire. Notably, crews established initial lines along the southern head of the fire and made additional progress along portions of the north and west perimeter of the fire. Crews were also able to burnout unburnt vegetation in the Carcass Creek area to slow the fire’s spread.
Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) firefighters remained engaged in residential areas throughout the south and southwestern portions of the fire, as well as Crooked River Ranch, suppressing fires around structures, extinguishing hot spots around homes and monitoring for embers.
“We were able to cut in some rough breaks around the fire to stop the spread around key areas and homes,” said Eric Perkins, Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 3 Operations Section Chief. “We still have a lot of work ahead of us to improve lines and tie them together. We’re fighting this fire aggressively and safely, in cooperation with a lot of partners to saves homes in these communities.”
Today, firefighters will continue to face difficult terrain along with a red-flag warning today for hot conditions, combined with low relative humidities and an unstable air mass, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits. Ground crews will continue to work closely with air resources in an attempt to slow the fire’s forward progress, with a focus on protecting threatened structures.
OSFM structural task forces continue to focus efforts on homes in areas where the fire is most active. Type I strike teams have arrived and are dedicated to residential areas, reinforcing protection around homes and critical infrastructure. Where the fire front has passed, firefighters will be mopping up, extinguishing hot spots, and patrolling. “With the challenging weather conditions and changing winds, firefighter coordinated extremely well with all resources in the air and on the ground, defending homes and properties. The teamwork that is going on here is very streamlined.” Said Damon Schulze, Field Operations Chief for the Red Team.
Additional personnel and resources continue to arrive to increase capacity. All agencies continue to work closely with partner agencies to protect lives, property, and communities.
Community Meeting: Incident officials will host a community meeting at the Sisters High School, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd., tomorrow, Monday, August 25, from 6:00–7:00 pm. Local and incident officials will provide a fire update and answer questions from the community.
To help fire operations and firefighter safety, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area. The BLM has implemented closures, which can be found under the Prineville tab on the following page: https://www.blm.gov/.../oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates.
A 24-hour evacuation point has been setup at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds is available for large animals.
The Flat Fire started the afternoon of Thursday, August 21. A conflagration was declared on August 22, 2025.
Flat Fire Evening Update: 8/23
Despite hot, dry and gusty conditions, fire crews continue to battle the 18,000-acre Flat Fire. Firefighters continue to face critical weather, steep terrain and shifting conditions. Ground crews continue to work closely with air resources in an attempt to slow the fire’s forward progress, with a focus on protecting threatened structures.
“Our firefighters are working under critical weather conditions and some very challenging terrain. We’re going to continue the aggressive firefighting that local resources and partners started,” said Aaron Whiteley Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) 3 Incident Commander.
Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) structural task forces continued providing point protection to properties and critical infrastructure threatened by the fire. Due to increased fire activity, OSFM crews focused efforts on structures impacted by the threat of the fire. This work includes active suppressing of fire around homes, creating a perimeter around homes, extinguishing hot spots around structures, controlling hot spots, and monitoring for embers.
“Public and firefighter safety are our primary concern,” said, Ian Yocum, Department of State Fire Marshal Red Team Incident Commander. “We’ll be in this firefight until structures are no longer in harm’s way.”
Additional personnel and resources continue to arrive and join day and night operational shifts and increase capacity. All agencies continue to work closely with partner agencies to protect lives, property, and communities.
These resources included two strike teams comprised of Type I engines. These large engines help bolster structural protection and allow more mobile resources to expand their efforts. Eight OSFM task forces will work tonight, ensuring protection remains in place around the clock.
ODF CIMT 3 assumed command of the Flat Fire from Central Oregon IMT 3 and unified with OSFM Incident Management Red Team at 6:00 p.m. this evening.
To help fire operations and firefighter safety, The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area.
As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for the fire area. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook pages for the latest information and updates.
A Temporary Evacuation Point has been setup at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds is available for large animals.
The Flat Fire started the afternoon of Thursday, August 21. A conflagration was declared on August 22, 2025. The Flat Fire includes public and private lands of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, Ochoco National Forest, and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Flat Fire Morning Update 8/23:
Flat Fire Morning Update 8/23:
Over the last couple of days due to current weather conditions and difficult terrain the fire has grown to an estimated 18,000 acres. We are anticipating getting an Infrared flight to get a more accurate number of acres, later today. On August 22, 2025 a conflagration was declared and unified command was established with the Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Team and Central Oregon Interagency Management Type 3 Team (COIMT3). Today, Oregon Department of Forestry Team 3 will be taking over from the COIMT3. As conditions evolve, all agencies are dedicated to working closely with partner agencies to protect lives, property, and communities as the conditions evolve.
Initial attack involved federal, state, and local fire and emergency management agencies. As we continued with operations yesterday there was heavy air support for the ground resources. There were 2 VLATs, 8 Seats, and 5 Type 1 Helicopters, supporting 10 crews, 13 Engines, 7 Water Tenders, 12 Heavy Equipment, 9 Structural Task Forces and various OH. Additional resources, including an additional 6 Structural Task Forces are arriving today, where they will be briefed and assigned directly to operations.
OSFM resources were actively engaged in point protection on homes and critical infrastructure throughout the day yesterday and continued through the night. All crews and resources worked directly on the fire to protect communities and reduce threats to homes and infrastructure. Initially, when the fire started, the local fire agencies from Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Cloverdale RFPD, Lake Chinook F&R, Crooked River Ranch and many other local fire agencies did a tremendous job protecting the communities. Nine structural task forces arrived yesterday and were immediately deployed to the fire line. OSFM Incident Commander Yocum said, “Structural task forces remain focused on defending homes and critical infrastructure-preparing for expected increases in fire activity throughout the day.”
Wildland firefighters were actively engaged securing lines on all ends of the fire. Pepe Delgado Incident Commander Trainee said, “On the southern portion of fire, continuing to scout and look for opportunities to safely engage in direct line construction.” The fire has spread into the Whychus and Deschutes canyons where access is difficult. Weather continues to be a challenge with hot, dry, and breezy conditions that continue to push the fire to the south through grass, brush, and timber.
To help fire operations and firefighter safety, The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service ask that people stay out of the fire area.
Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Follow their Facebook page for the latest information and updates.
A Temporary Evacuation Point has been setup at Highland Baptist Church located at: 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. Jefferson County Fairgrounds is available for large animals and support is being provided by the Pet Evacuation Team.
Flat Fire Evening Update 8/22:
Flat Fire Evening Update:
Crews are actively engaged on the Flat Fire. Oregon State Fire Marshal structural task forces are conducting point protection around homes and critical infrastructure, directly engaging the fire as it gets close to structures – shifting conditions continue to challenge operations. At the same time, wildland crews are working closely with air resources to slow the fire’s forward progress and protect threatened structures.
Currently, 7 OSFM structural task forces are active on the incident, with 2 additional task forces engaging tonight. Wildland resources are also ramping up rapidly, with 350+ personnel already on the fire and more on the way.
Strong northeast winds are driving fire activity, creating challenging conditions for both ground and air crews. Despite these conditions, firefighters remain committed to protecting lives, homes, and communities.
Residents are urged to stay alert to evacuation notices and be prepared to act quickly if conditions change. For the most current evacuation information, visit the official map:
https://fr911orgis.maps.arcgis.com/.../weba.../index.html...
Flat Fire Update 8/22 14:00
Flat Fire Update 2 pm Friday August 22, 2025:
For Lake Billy Chinook Public Lands 3, the southern half down to the Deschutes County border has all been moved up to a level three evacuation level.
Deschutes County has issued evacuations for their county along the border of the Flat Fire. Follow Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Oregon for further information.
Highland Baptist Church is a temporary evacuation site, 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Jefferson County Event Complex can take large animals starting at 5pm today in Madras, reach out to them for more information!
MAP: https://fr911orgis.maps.arcgis.com/.../weba.../index.html...
Flat Fire Update 8/22 12:25
Update (12:25):
The North zones of CRR: CR11 and CR10N are both bumped from level one to LEVEL TWO. For Precaution, CR10S is being placed under a LEVEL ONE. Please see the screenshot for a visual.
MAP: Click here.
Currently at this time, the winds have pushed the fire in a southern direction. As the Crooked River Ranch area is placed under evacuation levels, we ask you to be overprepared. During the Alder Springs Fire, we learned how fast these fires can spread and traffic was a major issue. This is why we are issuing precautionary levels so use this extra time to load large animals and check in on your elderly neighbors that might not have Facebook.
Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue have set up phone lines for residents to call with questions. (541) 923-4639 or (541) 699-4353. Do you need extra assistance? Call these lines, let's be prepared together. - Per Jefferson County Oregon Sheriff on Facebook.
Flat Fire Morning Update: 8/22