August 7, 2023 1:10 p.m.

The Flat Fire, burning near Agness in Curry County, is now thirty-nine percent contained.

An update from the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team said crews are securing and improving existing containment lines to keep the fire within the current footprint. Firefighters are conducting mop-up to secure lines and are performing constant visual assessments in all divisions. Structure protection resources remain in place around Agness actively surveying and evaluating structures. The alternate control lines on Forest System Roads 1376 to the south and 1503, 3313, and 3680 to the west, continue to be improved. This includes removing fuels such as dead and downed wood materials. Night shift resources hold and assess containment lines. Crews are ready to respond to any new fire starts in the area, if needed.

The Flat Fire is listed at 33,266 acres. Seven hundred ninety-five people are assigned to the fire.

Fire updates are available at: https://www.facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023