What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 9, 2025, the Flat Fire is fully controlled in Central Oregon, and primarily burned northeast of the town of Sisters in Deschutes County, and extending into Jefferson County.
The fire covered both public and private lands managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, the Ochoco National Forest, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (1).
It was location near popular landmarks, including the Sisters wilderness area and Lake Billy Chinook.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Flat Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Flat Fire include:
These communities experienced varying levels of evacuation orders and were at risk from the ongoing fire (3).
Air quality alerts were issued across multiple communities in Central Oregon as smoke from the Flat Fire spread.
The areas that were affected included:
- Beaver Marsh
- Bend
- Crescent
- Deschutes River Woods
- La Pine
- Madras
- Prineville
- Redmond
- Silver Lake
- Sunriver
- Three Rivers
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of September 9, 2025, the Flat Fire has burned approximately 23,380 acres and is at 100% containment (4).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 9, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.
