Flat Fire in Oregon Expands to Over 18,000 Acres, Evacuations Underway
TL;DR
The Flat fire in Oregon has doubled in size to over 18,000 acres, prompting evacuations for more than 1,000 homes amid hot and windy conditions, with the fire expected to expand further. The fire started near Sisters and is part of a broader pattern of wildfires across the Western U.S. fueled by a heat wave, with other fires in California and Wyoming also threatening communities.
- Flat Fire in Oregon Doubles in 24 Hours to More Than 18,000 Acres The New York Times
- FIRE ALERT: Flat Fire explodes to over 18,000 acres overnight, moving from Culver toward Sisters KTVZ
- Flat Fire prompts evacuations in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties NPR for Oregonians
- Drone temporarily grounds early Flat Fire air attack. More resources are on the way Central Oregon Daily
- Flat Fire Update – August 23, 2025 Central Oregon Fire Information
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