Flat Fire Escalates to Over 8,000 Acres, Puts Small Oregon Community at Risk

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The Flat Fire is currently ablaze in what is historically Oregon’s most frequently impacted area by wildfires. Noteworthy large-scale fires in this region from recent years include the Biscuit fire in 2002, Chetco Bar in 2017, and Klondike in 2018.

The Flat Fire, a rapidly escalating wildfire, is currently engulfing the region of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest situated between Gold Beach and Grants Pass. Adverse meteorological circumstances late Sunday and early Monday contributed significantly to the fire’s accelerated spread. A coordinated interagency group assumed the role of managing the fire from local bodies on Monday.

As per reports, a crew comprising of

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