SISTERS, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office announced that evacuation levels remained unchanged for Saturday as firefighters continue to make progress on the Akawa Butte Fire.
Crews continue to locate and extinguish small spot fires outside containment lines on all sides of the incident, with fewer spots being found each day as suppression efforts strengthen, the sheriff's said in a news release.
Power remains disconnected in some areas to allow utility crews and firefighters to work safely. Fire personnel are also conducting operations along closed roads, including removing hazardous trees and constructing contingency fire breaks to support ongoing control and repair efforts.
Residents are asked to remain aware of fire activity and follow all road closures and evacuation notices. These restrictions are in place to protect the public and ensure crews have the access they need to complete their work safely.
For the latest verified updates, please sign up for Deschutes Alerts and follow evacuation status updates at: deschutes.org/emergency
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