PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Eleven days after the Flat Fire started in Central Oregon, the blaze is now over 50% contained.

On Monday morning, fire officials shared that the Flat Fire, sitting at 23,346 acres, is now 52% contained; 13% more than on Sunday.

Due to improving conditions, the Red Flag Warning that was in place over the weekend is no longer in effect; however, weather is expected to remain dry and hot.

“We are thankful for all the hard work firefighters have put in and hope everyone has a safe Labor Day,” says Eric Perkins, Deputy Incident Commander for the Oregon Department of Forestry CIMT Team 3.

Throughout the day, officials said firefighters will be working to restore areas impacted by the fire response in order to strengthen containment.

Authorities are also asking everyone to remain cautious in the area as crews continue to work and to allow space for firefighters to do their work.

The fire, which started on Aug. 21, has destroyed 5 homes and 11 other structures, while damaging two other homes and two other structures. It has threatened more than 1,457 homes as it burns four miles northeast of Sisters, fueled by tall and short grass along with brush. The cause of the fire remains undetermined as the investigation into the Flat Fire continues. Investigators have previously said the fire started on private land.

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