Deschutes County, Ore. - Due to the growth of the Flat Fire overnight, and expected fire and wind conditions today, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is recommending Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notices for residents in the following area:

Level 1 Means "BE READY" for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger in their area and monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property, and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. Emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system if conditions worsen.

The State of Oregon has declared a conflagration for the Flat Fire after significant growth overnight. The fire made a 4-mile run last night and is now approximately four miles from the Deschutes County line.

We will continue to work closely with fire managers and provide updates as the situation develops. Please follow official channels for accurate information. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office will provide updates on Twitter and Facebook.

For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at: www.centraloregonfire.org

Make sure you are registered for Deschutes Alerts to receive evacuation and emergency alerts and warnings in your area by going to www.deschutesalerts.org