Another Day Of Improved Weather Conditions Allows The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office To Reduce Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation Areas For Some Areas Of The Flat Fire (Photo) - 08/26/25

Sisters, Ore -- As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, additional areas of the Flat Fire under Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders have been reduced to Level 2 (Be Set). Another day of improved weather conditions and significant progress on the lines allowed the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to reduce some evacuation levels in consultation with incident commanders and fire operations.

If you choose to return home, please Be Set to leave again should conditions change. Also, be aware of fire equipment and smoky conditions in the area.

Effective 5 p.m. today (August 26, 2025), the following areas are being reduced from Level 3 (Go Now) to Level 2 (Be Set):

• Old Military Rd
• Camp Polk Meadow and Cemetery area
• Junipine Acres on Fair Mile Rd, including Wren Ln, and Suntree Ln
• Residences off of Wilt Rd between Camp Polk Rd and Stardust Ln (Note: Stardust Ln is still Level 3 (Go Now).

 We will continue to evaluate conditions and adjust evacuations as necessary.

The current evacuation areas are as follows:

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW):

• Both sides of Edmundson Rd between Holmes Rd and Goodrich Rd
• Between Wilt Rd MP 4 West to Stevens Canyon North to the County Line
• Whychus Canyon Estates south to Camp Polk Rd
• Both sides of Wilt Road north to the Deschutes/Jefferson County line
• Areas North and West of Holmes Road North of milepost 5 to Lower Bridge Rd
• The upper (Southern) portion of McKenzie Canyon
• Panoramic Estates off of Camp Polk Road

Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuation immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.

LEVEL 2 (GET SET)

• Old Military Rd
• Camp Polk Meadow and Cemetery area
• Junipine Acres on Fair Mile Rd, including Wren Ln, and Suntree Ln
• Residences off of Wilt Rd between Camp Polk and Stardust
• Lower (Northern) portion of McKenzie Canyon
• Stevens Canyon area
• Aspen Lakes Subdivision and golf course
• Hurtley Ranch Road south of Emerald Valley Rd
• Area between Camp Polk Road, West along Highway 126 to include the Junipine Lane area, and north to Old Military Road
• Area North and East of Lower Bridge Rd to the Deschutes River
• Areas north of Hwy 126, including Goodrich Road, Holmes Road, and Fadjur Lane

Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.

LEVEL 1 (BE READY):

• Areas on the North side of East Indian Ford Road, from Wilt Rd to FS Road 2050 including Stevens Canyon Road to MP 1.5, Fox Ridge Circle, and Pine Ridge Road.
• Dry Canyon area between Lower Bridge Rd, South to Hwy 126
• Area between Indian Ford Creek and Wychus Creek, north of Hwy 126 to Camp Pollk Rd/Wilt Rd intersection. It also includes Indian Ford Ranch, Deer Ridge, Pine Ridge Loop, and McKinney Butte Subdivisions.

Level 1 Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger in their area and monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property, and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. Emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system if conditions worsen.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

• A Red Cross Shelter is set up at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR. It operates 24 hours a day and provides a safe place for overnight stays, drop-ins, and access to food and other resources.
• A call center is now operational, providing information about evacuations. That number is 541-550-4888.
• Large animals have been offered shelter at Kerley Horse Center at 11997 SW Cornett Loop, Powell Butte, OR 97753, 541-598-6358.
• We will continue to work closely with fire managers and provide updates as the situation develops. Please follow official channels for accurate information.
• 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