Flat Fire grows to over 3,000 acres in Curry County

Ethan McReynolds July 16, 2023

Last Updated: July 16, 2023

AGNESS, Ore. – Fire officials estimate the Flat Fire has grown to between 3,000 and 4,000 acres.

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest said the fire broke out near the Oak Flat Campground, two miles south of Agness in Curry County, at around 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Curry County Commissioner Brad Alcorn said the Oak Flat Campground has been evacuated, and that there are road closures in the area.

Commissioner Alcorn said an evacuation shelter has been opened at Gold Beach High School.

According to fire officials, high winds and steep terrain allowed the fire to grow rapidly, and they expect similar windy conditions on Sunday.

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest expects rapid growth over the next few days.

Stay with NBC5 News, both online and on-air, for updates on this developing story.

Ethan McReynolds July 16, 2023

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Ethan McReynolds is a reporter and weekend anchor for NBC5 News. He grew up in Bothell, Washington and graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Broadcasting and minors in Journalism and Sport Management. At Gonzaga, he started his own sports podcast. Ethan loves rooting for his hometown Seattle sports teams, especially the Mariners. He loves playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. He is also an avid Taylor Swift fan.