Published Sunday, August 24, 2025, 1730 PT

INCIDENT SUMMARY

A wildfire named the FLAT FIRE broke out on August 21,2025, from an unknown cause that is still being tirelessly investigated by many. This large fire exploded more recently, when we started providing updates, and it has never looked back.

Photo Credit: Flat Fire Facebook Page

LOCATION

The Flat Fire is located about two (2) miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon.

FIRE FACTS

  • 21,971 acres
  • 0% containment status
  • Evacuations are in two counties: Deschutes and Jefferson
  • Many residents have been evacuated
  • Homes and other types of structures are being threatened

RESOURCES

  • 22 hand crews
  • 92 engines
  • 34 water tenders
  • 15 dozers
  • 10 helos
  • 801 total personnel

COMMAND

The fire is under the command of OSFM’s Red Team Incident Manager Ian Yocum and ODF IMT3’s Aaron Whiteley. Together, they are in Unified Command.

INCIDENT COOPERATORS (Fluid list of individuals & as a whole)

ODF

OSFM

USFS

FLAT FIRE INFO: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlatFire. Check out this page for updates related to fire, evacuations, closures, and more important information.

DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeschutesCountySheriff

Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert and Lt. Nathan Garibay, with our Emergency Management Unit, joined state, regional, and local partners for the Flat Fire briefing at the Sisters Rodeo grounds this morning.

✅ Nearly 4,000 homes remain in evacuation zones, and approximately 1,000 are in Level 3 (Go Now).

✅ No changes to Deschutes County evacuation levels as of noon today. The information we shared last night remains valid.

✅ Fire managers report that many homes have been saved, thanks to the incredible work of fire crews and the preparedness of homeowners who created defensible space.

We are working today to confirm the status of homes and structures impacted by the fire. Updates will be shared as soon as they are available.

The Flat Fire Assistance Line is (541) 550-4888, staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. If you call outside those hours, you can leave a voicemail, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

RED CROSS

Red Cross has set up a Shelter at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. It operates 24 hours a day and provides a safe place for overnight stays, drop-ins, and access to food and other resources.

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