July 20, 2023 4:00 a.m. 

Crews are about halfway through completing small, targeted burnout operations in the northern section of the Flat Fire, protecting the community of Agness in Curry County.

The latest update from the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest said the fire remains listed at 12,756 acres and zero percent containment. Five hundred sixteen personnel, are assigned to it.

Acting Forest Supervisor Jake Winn said, “We’re fortunate to have the amount of resources available to make good progress while the weather and wind direction is in our favor”. Winn said the USFS has enough resources to fortify its efforts as needed.

Firefighters and South Coast Lumber are working cooperatively together to improve an existing shaded fuel break utilizing Forest Service Road 3318. Crews are preparing to further strengthen lines along the western flank. To the southwest, crews have been able to secure handline from Forest Road 3318 to an already burned area of the fire.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect in the fire area Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest has issued a closure order for that area including trails, roads, and a portion of the Illinois River.

Updated fire information is available at: https://www.facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023