PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As the Flat Fire burns through Central Oregon, an actor known for his role on "The Office" is voicing concerns over climate change amplifying wildfire activity as he and his family are among thousands under an evacuation order from the blaze.

The Flat Fire was first reported on August 21, about three miles west of Lake Billy Chinook, burning around 3,300 acres. The following day, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to send more resources to battle the blaze.

As of Wednesday, 16 structures have been destroyed by the Flat Fire and at least two have been damaged. The fire is estimated to cover roughly 23,000 acres and is only 7% contained, according to the Oregon Fire Marshal's office. Widespread evacuations remain in effect.

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