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Level 3 evacuations drop in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties on the Flat Fire, mop-Up operations continue.
SISTERS, Ore. (August 28, 2025) — 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...
Critical fire weather expected on the Flat Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (August 27, 2025) — The Flat Fire, burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,261 acres and is 7% contained. Thunderstorm activity today brought...
Firefighters continue to strengthen lines on Flat Fire ahead of critical weather
SISTERS, Ore. (August 27, 2025) — The Flat Fire, burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,261 acres after updated infrared (IR) mapping and is 7% contained....
Firefighters reinforce lines on the Flat Fire ahead of critical weather
SISTERS, Ore. (August 26, 2025) — The Flat Fire is estimated at 23,261 acres after updated infrared (IR) mapping – with 7% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of...
Containment Increases on the Flat Fire as Firefighters Expand Mop-Up Operations
SISTERS, Ore. (August 26, 2025) — The Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 7% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Infrared (IR) flights have...
Evacuation levels decrease on Flat Fire as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts
SISTERS, Ore. (August 25, 2025) — The Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Crews made significant...
5% Containment reported on the Flat Fire.
SISTERS, Ore. (August 25, 2025) — As of this morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 5% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Last...
Firefighters continue to face challenging fire behavior during Red Flag conditions on the Flat Fire.
SISTERS, Ore. (August 24, 2025) — As of this morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon....
Flat Fire – Firefighters continue aggressive direct attack, establish initial firebreaks around key, community areas.
SISTERS, Ore. (August 24, 2025) — Overnight, firefighters continued to aggressively fight the 21,971-acre Flat Fire two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Firefighters have been fighting the fire...
WILDLAND FIRE STATISTICS
ODF has been protecting Oregon’s forests for 110 years, and is the largest fire department in Oregon, protecting about 16 million acres of private and public forestland. The department emphasizes the importance of preventing human-caused fires, reducing wildfire risks through improved forest health and resiliency, and keeping those fires that do start as small as possible. This approach protects lives and property and limits fire-related impacts to communities.
These stats are for lands protected by ODF only. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center shares updated statewide and regional stats daily.
As of September 29, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,091
Total acres = 23,796
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 920
Total acres = 136,590
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 2,944*
Total acres = 340,091
* ODF Fires database & NWCC SIT reconcile.
10-year average fires and acres burned**
** Requires special requests to NWCC – not on normal daily reports.
Annual Fire Reports are available through the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC).