Central Oregonians describe hope and grief along Whychus Canyon, where efforts to fight the Flat fire and protect homes intensely focused over the weekend.

The largest wildfire in Oregon remains under a red flag warning through Aug. 26, meaning it's expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future.

Four homes have been lost to the Flat Fire as it continues to threaten nearly 4,000 homes in Deschutes and Jefferson counties.