PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As conditions around the Flat Fire, about two miles northeast of Sisters, "continue to stabilize," a Red Flag Warning remains in effect Sunday as well as Levels 1 and 2 evacuations for portions of Jefferson and Deschutes counties.
The Flat Fire, which began August 21, has now burned 23,346 acres and is 39% contained, officials said Sunday.
More than 1,000 personnel have worked to contain the fire and the "primary control lines have held strong" despite some challenging weather.
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Firefighters from Lincoln, Washington and Lane counties were set to be released from the Flat Fire on Sunday, as officials are confident in the progress that'