SISTERS, Ore. – Central Oregon is facing another major wildfire as the Flat Fire has doubled in size to nearly 19,000 acres as of Saturday morning, according to the Oregon State Fire Dashboard. The fire remains 0% contained and continues to spread south, prompting new evacuation warnings in and around Sisters.
Flat fire is still actively burning. Many evacuations in place. Fire area and details will be updated after morning brief, typically. This is much bigger than 3,000 acres. Watch Duty app is the best way to monitor active fires in Oregon. pic.twitter.com/RUwyVS37zM
— SH (@HoodStacia) August 23, 2025
Level 3 (“Go Now”) evacuation orders remain in place under the direction of both the Jefferson County and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Offices. A temporary evacuation shelter has been opened at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond, and a large animal shelter is set up at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for livestock and pets.
The latest evacuation maps and official updates can be found here:
- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook
- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Facebook
- Flat Fire Facebook Page
- Official Evacuation Map
The fire is now under the oversight of Complex Incident Management Team 3, which assumed command on Saturday to coordinate resources and strategy. Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Conflagration Act, which unlocks additional firefighting resources from across Oregon to help protect communities in the path of the blaze.
Fire crews are focusing on building containment lines and protecting homes, though hot, dry conditions and shifting winds continue to fuel fire growth. Smoke is already impacting visibility and air quality across the region.
Residents should expect fluctuating smoke conditions depending on wind direction. To monitor local air quality, visit fire.airnow.gov. Officials are urging everyone in the area to stay alert, follow evacuation notices immediately, and continue taking precautions to prevent new fires from starting.
For official fire updates in Central Oregon, head to centraloregonfire.org or follow @CentralORfire on X/Twitter. In an emergency or to report a new wildfire, always call 9-1-1.
That Oregon Life will continue to follow this story as it develops. Stay safe, Oregon.
Here is the latest update on the #FlatFire in Central Oregon. Our team is working to protect homes and critical infrastructure while our wildland partners work to slow the fire.
— Oregon State Fire Marshal (@OSFM) August 23, 2025
This is a team effort.
EVACS: https://t.co/MIUIJWWBEW
FIRE INFO: https://t.co/GW5hYtyfSm pic.twitter.com/EUKxXJHkxO
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