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Flat Fire Update: Four Homes Lost, Several Outbuildings Damaged in Deschutes County

Damage assessments from the Flat Fire, as of Sunday, August 24, have confirmed that several homes and outbuildings in Deschutes County have been lost or damaged, while hundreds more remain standing thanks to the work of firefighters and proactive property owners. The homes and structures affected are spread throughout the fire area.

So far, we know of the following impacts:

✅ Residential structures destroyed: 4

✅ Residential structures damaged: 1

✅ Other structures destroyed: 6

✅ Other structures damaged: 1

Residential structures include both primary and secondary residences. “Other structures” include shops, barns, garages, sheds, pump houses, and similar buildings. At this time, all known destroyed or damaged structures are located in Deschutes County.

As of 11:30 p.m. on August 23, 2025, there were 827 structures located within and immediately surrounding the fire perimeter. This remains an active incident, and the number of destroyed or damaged structures could change as additional assessments are completed.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of homes and personal property and extend our sympathy to those affected,” said Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert. “We are also encouraged that hundreds of homes have been protected thanks to aggressive firefighting efforts and the proactive work of property owners to reduce fuels around their homes.”

Fire crews and emergency management personnel continue to assess the area and notify property owners when a damaged structure is identified. We will share updates if the numbers change.

There have been no new evacuation orders today. As of our update from Saturday evening, all areas under Level 1 (Be Ready), Level 2 (Be Set), and Level 3 (Go Now) remain unchanged.

Flat Fire Information & Resources:
✅ Current maps, including evacuation areas, can be found at: https://deschutes.org/emergency

✅ For fire information, visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at www.centraloregonfire.org and follow the Flat Fire on Facebook.

✅ Make sure you are registered for Deschutes Alerts to receive evacuation and emergency alerts and warnings in your area by going to www.deschutesalerts.org

✅ Flat Fire page: https://www.facebook.com/FlatFire

We will be holding a community meeting tomorrow, Monday August 25, 2025 at 6 PM. The meeting will be held at the Sisters High School Auditorium, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd in Sisters.

We will also be live streaming the meeting on the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District page at https://www.facebook.com/share/174J9nNKk2/

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