Sit Rep 3 | July 22, 2023, 0235 PT

The FLAT FIRE started on July 15, 2023, is still burning about two miles southeast of Agness, Oregon.

There are about 936 total personnel along with 11 engines, 32 crews, four bulldozers, four water tenders, eight masticators, and eight helicopters.

The cause is still unknown and under investigation.

The current fire status is as follows:

  • Southeast area: Fire behavior is moderate with low-intensity heat. Burnout operations completed.
  • Western area: Night ops to continue with burnout operations and monitor control lines.

Evacuations are still in effect for Curry County. Check out updates at https://www.co.curry.or.us/ and go to the Emergency Management page.

COMMUNITY MEETING

A Community Meeting will be held today at 1500 hours (3PM) at Gold Beach High School in the cafeteria located at 29516 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach Oregon 97444, or live on the Southern Oregon 2023 Facebook page (Fire Officials) https://www.facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023.

Photo 1 Credit: Dan Martin, NW 6 Operations Section Chief.

Photo 2 Credit: Wild Horse Lookout/NW Team 6

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