The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adds Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notices To The Akawa Butte Fire - 07/20/26
Deschutes County, Ore. -- Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have added new evacuation levels for the Akawa Butte Fire as fire activity continues to shift and threaten nearby areas.
New Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notices as of Monday, July 20th:
- Forest Service lands east of the 11 road (Green Ridge Rd) and North of Indian Ford Rd to Garrison Butte
- North side of Indian Ford Road east to Camp Polk Road including Fox Ridge Circle and Pine Ridge Road.
- North side of Wilt Rd from Camp Polk to Big Buck.
EXISTING EVACUATION NOTICES
Level 3 (Go Now)
The following area is now at Level 3 (Go Now):
- Northern part of Stevens Canyon Road between Forest Road 2050 and west of Wilt Road north of Big Buck Road.
Level 3 means GO NOW! Residents in this area should leave immediately. Do not take time to gather belongings or attempt to protect property. Drive carefully, use headlights, and follow traffic safety instructions. Do not return until officials announce it is safe.
Level 2 (Be Set)
The following area is now at Level 2 (Be Set):
- Addresses on the east side of Wilt Road, north of Big Buck Road to the county line.
Level 2 BE SET means residents should be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Conditions may change quickly, and residents should stay alert and keep essential items ready.
Level 1 (Be Ready)
Previously Issued and Still in Effect. Existing Level 1 areas include:
- Wilt Road
- North of Wilt and Big Buck Road
- Northern single lane section of Mountain View Road
- Deschutes County portion of Stevens Canyon Road west to Garrison Butte
Level 1 BE READY means residents should remain aware of the fire situation and be prepared if evacuation levels increase.
Akawa Fire information can be found at https://facebook.com/akawabuttefire
Additional Resources:
- A full shelter has been set up at Sisters High School located at 1700 W McKinney Butte Road, Sisters, OR, 97759
- Community members are encouraged to sign up for Deschutes Alerts to receive timely emergency notifications: https://deschutesalerts.org
- For a live map of evacuation areas, visit deschutes.org/emergency or protect.genasys.com
- For additional fire information and regional updates, visit: https://centraloregonfire.org