July 26, 2023 1:30 p.m.  

The Flat Fire in Curry County is showing slow growth.

The latest update from Northwest Incident Management Team 3 said crews have been successful bringing fire down the Wildhorse Road on the western side of the fire. A combination of burn out operations and mop up will take place on the northern flank of the fire. On the west and northeast side of the fire, alternate fire lines are being established as a protective measure if primary control lines do not hold. Fire managers are monitoring a small spot fire with minimal fire behavior off the southeastern edge of the fire. Structure protection groups will remain in place in the communities of Oak Flat, Spud Road and Agness.

On the north side of the fire, firefighters continue to mop up and secure the fire line edge. Coos Forest Protective Association and South Coast Lumber Company will establish alternate control lines west of Forest Road 3318. Crews are preparing to carry the firing operation further south. Forces working west from Game Lake are readying for firing operations to tie together the southwest side of the fire. On the eastern side of the fire, work is being done off Burnt Ridge Road utilizing machinery. Unstaffed Aerial Systems and helicopters will be assisting with firing operations. Fire managers continue to look at options to suppress the fire directly and keep the fire as small as possible.

The fire is now listed at 23,104 acres. 1,593 personnel are assigned to the fire.

Updates on the Flat Fire are available at: https://www.facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023