Sisters, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and fire officials report that evacuation levels for the Akawa Butte Fire remain unchanged as of Friday, July 24. This stability is welcome news as crews continue to make progress on the fire under continued challenging conditions.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect, with windy afternoons expected over the next several days. These winds may create shifting fire behavior, and officials are asking the public to stay alert and be prepared for any potential changes. The Sheriff's Office Emergency Manager, Ben Duda, gave an update on evacuation notices at this morning's fire meeting and reminded residents to rely on official, real-time resources. Evacuation notices occur through deschutesalerts.org, and additional information with online maps can be found at: deschutes.org/emergency

The Sheriff’s Office will continue providing updates as conditions develop. Residents are encouraged to remain aware of changing weather and check official channels frequently.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Akawa Fire information can be found at https://facebook.com/akawabuttefire
• The Red Cross continues to support evacuees with a shelter at Sisters High School: 1700 W. McKinney Butte Rd.
• For Pet OR Large Animal Evacuation: The Pet Evacuation Team is available to support animal-related evacuation needs. They can be reached at 541-610-6628.
• For Large Animal Evacuation: Mustangs to the Rescue is available by call or text at 541-350-2406. An alternate number for Mustangs to the Rescue is 541-948-9535 (call or text).
• Community members are encouraged to sign up for Deschutes Alerts to receive timely emergency notifications: https://deschutesalerts.org

###