Flat Fire 2025
Started: Aug 21
23,346 acre
97% contained
Wildfire
Flat Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Flat Fire Fire Growth History
Flat Fire Containment History
Flat Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Sep 07, 2025
Other
All remaining Level 1 evacuations lifted at 6:00 PM. Flat Fire declared secure with suppression repair complete. Fire monitoring continues until covered by winter rain and snow.
Sources:
FLAT FIRE FINAL MEDIA RELEASE | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-09-07)
Sep 02, 2025
Evacuation level 1
All evacuation levels reduced to Level 1 'Be Ready' for first time. Fire reaches 67% containment at 23,346 acres. No Level 2 or Level 3 areas remain as fire lines hold strong and Oregon Department of Forestry prepares final update.
Sep 01, 2025
Other
Flat Fire reaches 52% containment at 23,346 acres. Oregon State Fire Marshal task forces return home as structural threat diminishes. Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in effect with most resources transitioning to recovery operations.
Sources:
Flat Fire Update for September 1, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-09-01)
Aug 31, 2025
Other
Flat Fire reaches 39% containment at 23,346 acres. Control lines hold strong despite Red Flag Warning conditions. Suppression repair work begins on northern edge as crews focus on increasing containment.
Sources:
Flat Fire Update for August 31, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-08-31)
Aug 30, 2025
Other
Containment increases to 32% at 23,380 acres. Established control lines tested and held strong during critical fire weather conditions. Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in effect.
Sources:
Flat Fire Update for August 30, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-08-30)
Aug 29, 2025
Other
Flat Fire containment doubles to 13% with size remaining at 23,380 acres. Downgraded evacuation levels allow residents to return home as crews begin sending resources back to home communities.
Sources:
Flat Fire Morning Update | August 29, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-08-29)
Aug 28, 2025
Evacuation level 2
All Level 3 evacuations dropped for the first time since fire began. Remaining Level 3 areas reduced to Level 2, multiple Level 2 areas downgraded to Level 1 as fire lines hold at 7% containment.
Aug 28, 2025
Other
Flat Fire grows to 23,380 acres with 7% containment under Red Flag Warning. Crews prepare for hot, dry conditions and gusty winds while extending mop-up operations up to 300 feet from control lines.
Sources:
Flat Fire Morning Update | August 28, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-08-28)
Aug 27, 2025
Other
Fire reaches 23,261 acres with 7% containment as firefighters strengthen lines ahead of critical weather. Crews expand mop-up operations 150 feet inside perimeter, preparing for challenging wind conditions.
Sources:
Flat Fire Morning Update | August 27, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-08-27)
Aug 26, 2025
Other
Flat Fire containment increases to 7% with size at 21,971 acres. Fifth home confirmed destroyed as crews extend mop-up operations 50-100 feet inside perimeter and focus on structure protection.
Aug 25, 2025
Other
First containment achieved at 5% with fire at 21,971 acres. Four homes and six outbuildings confirmed destroyed. Crews make progress on southern perimeter, stopping fire's advance toward Sisters.
Aug 24, 2025
Other
Flat Fire reaches 21,971 acres with 0% containment under Red Flag Warning. Four homes and six outbuildings destroyed with nearly 4,000 structures threatened. Over 800 firefighters deployed.
Aug 23, 2025
Other
Oregon Department of Forestry assumes unified command with State Fire Marshal Red Team at 6:00 PM. Fire threatens structures as crews work in critical weather conditions with challenging terrain.
Sources:
Flat Fire Evening Update August 23, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information
(2025-08-23)
Aug 23, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Flat Fire explodes to 18,000 acres as it pushes toward Sisters. Level 3 evacuations expanded in Deschutes County including areas northeast of Sisters. Fire remains at 0% containment.
Aug 22, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Deschutes County issues evacuation notices as fire crosses county line near Whychus Creek. Level 3 orders for Whychus Creek area west to Stevens Canyon, Level 2 for Wilt Road areas.
Aug 22, 2025
State of emergency
Governor Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Flat Fire as it grows to 3,300 acres. State Fire Marshal mobilizes three structural task forces and Red Incident Management Team.
Sources:
Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Flat Fire in Jefferson County - OPB
(2025-08-22)
Post - Newsroom
(2025-08-22)
Aug 21, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders issued for areas near Lake Billy Chinook as Flat Fire ignites west of Culver at 4:29 PM. Fire rapidly spreads due to hot, windy conditions.
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