The Flat Fire, which broke out last month in Central Oregon, was more than 60% contained as of Tuesday morning. Crews said they’ve been able to maintain fire lines despite ongoing hot, dry weather conditions.
A provided image posted Aug. 24, 2025 on social media shows fire crews at the Flat Fire.
Flat Fire Information via Facebook
The fire, about 2 miles northeast of Sisters, has burned over 23,000 acres across Deschutes and Jefferson counties. So far, it’s destroyed five homes and 11 other structures and buildings.
As of Tuesday morning, all Level 3 and 2 evacuation orders had been dropped for the Flat Fire. Level 1 (Be Ready) orders were still in place in some areas surrounding the burn perimeter, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has also lifted and lowered evacuation levels.
Flat Fire Evacuation Update – Sept 2nd
— Deschutes Sheriff (@DeschutesSO) September 2, 2025
Good news: All evacuation orders in Deschutes County have been lifted or reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready).
☑️ No Level 2 or Level 3 areas remain
☑️ All previous Level 2 zones are now Level 1
☑️ Some areas previously under Level 1 have been… pic.twitter.com/bSOApxB3TV
With firefighting efforts continuing to improve, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are reminding people to stay out of the fire area as crews are still working.
“Today, crews will continue patrolling the fire perimeter to identify and extinguish any remaining heat and smoke,” officials said in a Flat Fire update Tuesday morning. “Suppression repair efforts to support recovery are also underway. These include repairing dozer lines and installing water bars to reduce erosion.”
Residents were also advised to stay alert as they head back to their homes and watch out for possible hazards like weakened trees and hot ash.
The Steamboat Rock and Buckhorn off-highway vehicle areas reopened, including the trails around Crooked River Ranch and Steelhead Falls.
The cause of the Flat Fire remains under investigation.
Meanwhile, in southern Lane County, the Emigrant Fire, about 24 miles southeast of Oakridge, was still 0% contained and burning more than 23,000 acres as of Tuesday morning.
Officials there warned that people could see large smoke plumes and increased fire risk as thunderstorms are expected to roll through Tuesday and Wednesday.
People in Oakridge could see elevated smoke peaking around Tuesday afternoon to unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung diseases.
An air quality advisory has been issued for eastern Lane County due to smoke from the Emigrant Fire. Officials said that advisory is expected to last until at least Thursday evening.
A red flag warning is in place for areas surrounding the Emigrant Fire starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, lasting through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
