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Flat fire remains uncontained in Central Oregon; 4 homes, other buildings destroyed

The wildfire raging in Central Oregon has destroyed four houses and about half a dozen other buildings, the Deschutes County ...
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After tough weekend, crews make progress on Flat Fire lines near Sisters

The southern edge of the Flat Fire threatened thousands of homes as it moved toward Sisters, but crews said Monday morning ...

Flat Fire in central Oregon burns nearly 22,000 acres, 5% contained

The Flat Fire has burned 21,971 acres across Jefferson and Deschutes counties in central Oregon. Fire managers tell KATU News ...

Central Oregon air quality considered ‘unhealthy’ as growing Flat fire remains uncontained

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office expanded evacuation orders on Saturday evening and several subdivisions near the fire ...
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Firefighter who died on Bivens Creek fire was sawyer from Oregon

Romero served primarily as a sawyer, a firefighter who fells and cuts trees and brush with a chainsaw, as part of a 20-person crew.
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FEMA funding approved for Flat Fire as blaze continues near Sisters

The Flat Fire, which has burned nearly 22,000 acres in Jefferson and Deschutes counties, is 5% contained and has destroyed 10 ...

How did the top of a 450-year-old Oregon tree catch fire?

The Doerner Fir is over 325 feet tall. Its top has been burning since Aug. 17, but lightning, the most obvious cause, has ...

4 homes lost as Flat Fire remains burning at 22,000 acres, over 1,000 under evacuation notice

At least four homes and several structures have been reported to be destroyed due to the Flat Fire near Sisters, Oregon. Evacuations continue with 1,000 under orders ...