The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Adds Forest Service Land To The Akawa Butte Fire Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation Zone (Photo) - 07/21/26
Deschutes County, Ore. -- Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have added new Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation areas for the Akawa Butte Fire as fire activity continues to shift to the Southwest. The expanded zone is primarily on Forest Service land, and no structures exist in that area.
New Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation notices as of Tuesday, July 21st:
- Forest Service lands east of FS Road 2052 and west of FS Road 2050 (Garrison Butte area).
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 Buffalo Drive to Big Buck Rd.
- Northern single-lane section of Mountain View Road
- Forest Service lands west of FS 2052 to the FS 11 and north of private property off Indian Ford Rd.
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:
- The Red Cross continues to support evacuees with a shelter at Sisters High School: 1700 W. McKinney Butte Rd.
- The Pet Evacuation Team is available to support animal-related evacuation needs. They can be reached at 541-610-6628.
- 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
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