PHOTOS: Level 2 “Be Set” evacuation levels for the Flat Fire burning in central Oregon were dropped Tuesday morning, according to the state fire marshal.
The wildfire, currently 23,346 acres and 67% contained, has devastated parts of Jefferson and Deschutes counties for 12 days. All evacuations in both counties have been downgraded to Level 1 “Be Ready.” Due to improving conditions, the Red Flag Warning that was in place over the weekend is no longer in effect.
“Today, crews will continue patrolling the fire perimeter to identify and extinguish any remaining heat and smoke. Suppression repair efforts to support recovery are also underway,” officials said. “Resources assigned to the Flat Fire remain ready to support the local district with initial attack response if new fires emerge. Firefighters are making consistent progress toward full containment.”
Authorities are also asking everyone to remain cautious in the area as crews continue to work and to allow space for firefighters to do their work.
