In a determined effort to combat the raging wildfire in southern Oregon, firefighters have initiated burnout operations along Forest Road
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Weather Helping Firefighters In Efforts to Contain Flat Fire
Firefighters made progress in controlling the wildfire today, thanks to cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels. These favorable conditions allowed
Flat Fire Containment Hits 3% as Nearly 1500 Personnel Work Blaze
The ongoing Flat Fire is expected to exhibit moderate fire behavior today, thanks to cool weather conditions and slightly higher
Flat Fire Expands Past 20,000 Acres as National Team Takes Charge
In a significant development in the ongoing firefighting efforts, Pacific Northwest Team 3, a national type one team, has taken
Latest Mapping Shows Flat Fire at 18,463 Acres
Last night, Pacific Northwest Team 3 arrived and will be shadowing Northwest Team 6 today, preparing to take over fire
Visibility Issues Ground Infrared Flights on Flat Fire
Yesterday, visibility issues hindered infrared flight operations, leaving the acreage unchanged. The fire’s most active front remains toward Lawson Creek
Crews Hope to Use “Favorable Conditions” in Flat Fire Firefight
As of tonight, a total of 908 personnel are working the Flat Fire. The firefighting efforts are supported by an
Air Quality Alert Issued for Rogue Valley and Surrounding Region
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory
Flat Fire Passes 15,000 Acres as Firefighting Crews Continue to Arrive
In the latest updates on the ongoing Flat Fire, significant strides have been made overnight in hopes to contain the
Flat Fire Scorches 12,756 Acres as Another Red Flag Warning Looms
Acres: 12,756Total personnel: 516 The Flat Fire, which has been fueled by dry vegetation and winds, has shown significant growth,
Firefighters Make Progress in Controlling Flat Fire in Western Region
Today, the wildfire continued its spread on the western flank, prompting fire managers to take swift action. An infrared flight
Flat Fire Erupts to 8200+ Acres as Area Closures Are Issued
Total Personnel: 378 Resources Deployed: 16 Engines, 13 Crews, 2 Bulldozers, 2 Water Tenders, 7 Helicopters The Flat Fire, which