Tuesday, July 25, 2023

7/24/2023 Flat Fire PM Update

 

July 24, 2023
Evening Update
Incident Information
Public Information: (541) 216-4579 (8am-8pm)
Media Inquiries: (541) 237-6369
Flat Fire Quick Facts
Size (acres): 22,130
Containment: 3%
Start Date: July 15, 2023
Point of Origin: 2 miles SE of Agness, OR
Cause: Human Caused - under investigation
Total Personnel: 1528
Resources:
  • 46 engines
  • 36 crews
  • 8 bulldozers
  • 24 water tenders
  • 8 masticators
  • 8 helicopters

Flat Fire Public Information Map
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Current Situation
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels aided in suppression efforts today. Firefighters continued tactical firing operations along the western and southwestern flanks to strengthen control lines. The narrow fire growth towards the southwest that’s recently become visible on the map is due to successful ignitions that have occurred over the past few days. Unstaffed Aerial Systems (UAS) were deployed this afternoon to ignite vegetation in areas further interior to establish more depth along control lines. Crews also continued to patrol recently burned areas and extinguish sources of heat along the fire’s edge. A special medical team has arrived today that will be on site at fire camp, who will be able to provide rapid care to firefighters experiencing symptoms of poison oak.
Tonight's Activities
Firing operations may continue this evening along the southwestern flank of the fire if conditions remain favorable. Night shift crews will patrol all previously burned areas and continue to mop up lingering heat sources.
Evacuations
A Level 2 “Get Set” evacuation notice remains in effect from Agness to Quosatana Creek, Oak Flat, Old House Creek Road, and Spud Road. Curry County is sending evacuation notices utilizing Everbridge. Sign up by going to the Curry County website and clicking on the Everbridge notification link.

Monitor the Curry and Josephine County Sheriff’s Offices for official evacuation notices.

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