Flat Fire
The Flat Fire was a wildfire near Agness, Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Ignited at about 5:51 PM PT on July 15, 2023, the fire was human caused. As of October 31, 2023, the fire had burned 34,242 acres (13,857 ha) and was 100% contained.
History
The fire began about 2 miles south east of Agness, Oregon at around 5:51 PM PT on July 15, 2023. As of October 31, 2023, the fire had burned 34,242 acres (13,857 ha) and was 100% contained.
Cause
The cause of the fire is human caused.
Impact
Level 3 evacuations were issued for the area surrounding the Oak Flat Campground in Curry County, Oregon. A temporary evacuation shelter was set up at Gold Beach High School in Gold Beach, Oregon for anyone displaced by the fire. A closure order was in effect for Siskiyou National Forest lands surrounding the fire.
References
- ^ "Oregon wildfires: Bedrock Fire grows to 3,100 acres, degrading Central Oregon air quality". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Flat Fire". InciWeb. July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
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- ^ "Flat Fire spreading quickly in Southern Oregon, growing to almost 13,000 acres". opb. Retrieved July 20, 2023.