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Akawa Butte Fire reaches 85% containment; several evacuation orders downgraded

KMTR NBC 16 Eugene

Aug 3, 2026

Akawa Butte Fire reaches 85% containment; several evacuation orders downgraded

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) announced on Friday that a large batch of evacuation orders issued in relation to the Akawa Butte Fires near Sister |!| Deschutes Count…

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Akawa Butte Fire reaches 85% containment; several evacuation orders downgraded

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