PHOTOS: Central Oregon's Flat Fire continues growing, nears 22K acres

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Flat Fire, which started Thursday about 3 miles west of Lake Billy Chinook, has grown to nearly 22,000 acres, is 0% contained and has prompted a variety of evacuation levels in two counties.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to send more resources to help battle the blaze on Friday.

As of Sunday morning, Oregon state fire officials say they hope to get the fire lined as their task forces and strike teams work to contain the fire on its southwest corner – all the while monitoring any potential spread near Crooked River Ranch by the Deschutes River.

“Our firefighters are working under critical weather conditions and some very challenging terrain. We’re going to continue the aggressive firefighting that local resources and partners started,” added Aaron Whiteley, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Complex Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander.

Officials say the fire is currently threatening 3,938 homes and 801 personnel are working to fight it.

As of Sunday morning, Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect under the direction of both the Deschutes County and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Offices.

The most up to date information can be found on their Facebook pages below:

Flat Fire — Facebook page from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Flat Fire — Facebook page from Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Stay with KOIN 6 News as we continue our wildfire coverage.

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Jenna Deml

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