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Evacuations issued for Flat Fire near Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon

The blaze broke out on Aug. 21, north of Sisters and approximately three miles west of Lake Billy Chinook. As of late Aug. 22 ...

Flat Fire expands to 22,000 acres as more than 1,000 face evacuation orders

The Flat Fire, which started Thursday afternoon west of Culver in Jefferson County, has triggered evacuations in the nearby ...
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PHOTOS: Central Oregon’s Flat Fire continues growing, nears 22K acres

The Flat Fire, which started Thursday about 3 miles west of Lake Billy Chinook, has grown to nearly 22,000 acres, is 0% ...

Flat Fire grows to 18K acres in Jefferson Co.; Level 3: ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders expand

The Flat Fire burning in Jefferson County grew to 18,000 acres by Saturday morning and is zero percent contained, according ...
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Flat Fire continues to threaten central Oregon communities

The Flat Fire continues to threaten communities in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. The blaze started Thursday evening and ...
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Wildfire sparks near Lake Billy Chinook, Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations issued

A wildfire sparked in Jefferson County on Thursday, quickly spreading and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

Flat Fire grows to over 3000 acres, Governor Kotek invokes Conflagration Act

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — The Flat Fire has burned 3,300 acres less than a day after it sparked, according to Central ...