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…
Category: Flat Fire
Some OSFM Resources Returning Home, Flat Fire Containment Increases
The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is now 39% contained. Decreased acreage is a result of more accurate mapping of the fire…
Flat Fire Lines Hold Through Critical Fire Weather
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…
Containment Increases on the Flat Fire
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…
Progress Continues on Flat Fire, Red Flag Conditions Expected
The Flat Fire, burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, is estimated at 23,380 acres and 7% contained. Acreage reflects the most current infrared flight. Overnight, crews used infrared technology to detect…
Firefighters Continue to Strengthen Lines Ahead of Critical Weather
The Flat Fire, burning about two miles northeast of Sisters, is estimated at 23,261 acres after updated infrared mapping and is 7% contained. Overnight on Tuesday, crews continued the progress made during…
Containment Grows on Flat Fire as Crews Expand Mop-Up Efforts
Firefighters made progress overnight on the Flat Fire, which is burning about two miles northeast of Sisters. The fire is estimated at 21,971 acres and is 7% contained. Crews worked through the…
Flat Fire Sees Progress Overnight as Crews Strengthen Lines
As of Monday morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres and is 5% contained. The fire is burning about two miles northeast of Sisters. Firefighters made progress overnight as cooler…
Firefighters Continue Aggressive Work on Flat Fire Near Sisters
Firefighters continued to battle the 21,971-acre Flat Fire northeast of Sisters overnight, working around the clock to slow the fire’s spread and protect communities. Night crews established initial fire lines with dozers…
Flat Fire in Jefferson County grows to 18,000 acres
The Flat Fire in Jefferson and Deschutes was pushed by strong winds, low humidity and hot temperatures Friday and has grown to an estimated 18,000 acres. An infrared flight later today will…