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Continued Progress On The Flat Fire Allows The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office To Further Reduce Or Lift Evacuation Orders - 09/02/25

 

Sisters, Ore -- All evacuation orders in Deschutes County have now been lifted or reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) as firefighters continue to make substantial progress on the Flat Fire.

 

Effective 9:00 a.m. today, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the incident commander, downgraded all remaining Level 2 (Be Set) areas to Level 1. This marks the first time since the fire began that no areas are under Level 2 or Level 3 evacuation orders.

 

Residents returning home should remain cautious. Fire equipment is still patrolling and working in the area, and hazards such as weakened trees, stump holes, and pockets of hot ash remain within the fire zone.

 

Effective 9 a.m. today (September 2, 2025), the following Level 2 (Be Set) areas are being reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready):

  • Wilt Rd from Big Buck Ln to the County Line, including Blazer Ln and Maria Ln
  • Whychus Canyon Estates and Mountain View Rd to the end.
  • Panoramic Estates and Emerald Valley Rd area.
  • The area North of Edmundson Rd between Panoramic Estates and Holmes Rd, north to Wychus Creek.
  • Area North along both sides of Holmes Road from Edmundson Rd to Lower Bridge Rd. Including Wanona Rd, Goldcoach Rd, Crawford Trl, McSwain Dr, and Running Horse Ct.

 

Also, effective 9 a.m. today (September 2, 2025), evacuation orders have been lifted from the following areas:

  • Stevens Canyon area
  • Residences off Wilt Rd between Camp Polk Rd and Big Buck Ln
  • Henkle Butte area, including Stardust Ln, Canyon Crest Dr, and Vista Ridge Dr
  • Junipine Acres on Fair Mile Rd, including Wren Ln, and Suntree Ln
  • Camp Polk Meadow and Old Military Rd Area
  • Area East of Wychus Creek to Camp Polk Rd, North of Highway 126 to include the Junipine Lane, Bitterbrush subdivision, and Hawksflight Dr.
  • Aspen Lakes subdivision and golf course
  • Hurtley Ranch Road South of Emerald Valley Rd
  • Area between Edmundson Rd and Hwy 126, including Goodrich Road, Holmes Road, and Fadjur Ln
  • Both Upper and Lower portions of McKenzie Canyon
  • Area North and East of Lower Bridge Rd to the Deschutes River

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

 

The current evacuation areas are as follows:

 

LEVEL 1 (BE READY):

  • Wilt Rd from Big Buck Ln to the County Line, including Blazer Ln and Maria Ln
  • Whychus Canyon Estates and Mountain View Rd to the end.
  • Panoramic Estates and Emerald Valley Rd area.
  • The area North of Edmundson Rd between Panoramic Estates and Holmes Rd, north to Wychus Creek.
  • Area North along both sides of Holmes Road from Edmundson Rd to Lower Bridge Rd. Including Wanona Rd, Goldcoach Rd, Crawford Trl, McSwain Dr, and Running Horse Ct.

 

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

Continued Progress On The Flat Fire Allows The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office To Further Reduce Or Lift Evacuation Orders - 09/02/25

 

Sisters, Ore -- All evacuation orders in Deschutes County have now been lifted or reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) as firefighters continue to make substantial progress on the Flat Fire.

 

Effective 9:00 a.m. today, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the incident commander, downgraded all remaining Level 2 (Be Set) areas to Level 1. This marks the first time since the fire began that no areas are under Level 2 or Level 3 evacuation orders.

 

Residents returning home should remain cautious. Fire equipment is still patrolling and working in the area, and hazards such as weakened trees, stump holes, and pockets of hot ash remain within the fire zone.

 

Effective 9 a.m. today (September 2, 2025), the following Level 2 (Be Set) areas are being reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready):

  • Wilt Rd from Big Buck Ln to the County Line, including Blazer Ln and Maria Ln
  • Whychus Canyon Estates and Mountain View Rd to the end.
  • Panoramic Estates and Emerald Valley Rd area.
  • The area North of Edmundson Rd between Panoramic Estates and Holmes Rd, north to Wychus Creek.
  • Area North along both sides of Holmes Road from Edmundson Rd to Lower Bridge Rd. Including Wanona Rd, Goldcoach Rd, Crawford Trl, McSwain Dr, and Running Horse Ct.

 

Also, effective 9 a.m. today (September 2, 2025), evacuation orders have been lifted from the following areas:

  • Stevens Canyon area
  • Residences off Wilt Rd between Camp Polk Rd and Big Buck Ln
  • Henkle Butte area, including Stardust Ln, Canyon Crest Dr, and Vista Ridge Dr
  • Junipine Acres on Fair Mile Rd, including Wren Ln, and Suntree Ln
  • Camp Polk Meadow and Old Military Rd Area
  • Area East of Wychus Creek to Camp Polk Rd, North of Highway 126 to include the Junipine Lane, Bitterbrush subdivision, and Hawksflight Dr.
  • Aspen Lakes subdivision and golf course
  • Hurtley Ranch Road South of Emerald Valley Rd
  • Area between Edmundson Rd and Hwy 126, including Goodrich Road, Holmes Road, and Fadjur Ln
  • Both Upper and Lower portions of McKenzie Canyon
  • Area North and East of Lower Bridge Rd to the Deschutes River

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

 

The current evacuation areas are as follows:

 

LEVEL 1 (BE READY):

  • Wilt Rd from Big Buck Ln to the County Line, including Blazer Ln and Maria Ln
  • Whychus Canyon Estates and Mountain View Rd to the end.
  • Panoramic Estates and Emerald Valley Rd area.
  • The area North of Edmundson Rd between Panoramic Estates and Holmes Rd, north to Wychus Creek.
  • Area North along both sides of Holmes Road from Edmundson Rd to Lower Bridge Rd. Including Wanona Rd, Goldcoach Rd, Crawford Trl, McSwain Dr, and Running Horse Ct.

 

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