Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We look at current conditions on the Akawa Butte Fire, burning north of Sisters.
The fire is has been growing significantly, today, under hot and dry conditions. It got rain at 4:20pm, and we're not sure what's going on, now!

7pm, PST, 7/22/2026

00:00 – Intro: Dramatic Run on the Akawa Butte Fire
01:51 – Sisters, Oregon Overview: Evacuations and Fire Spread
02:51 – Webcam Analysis: Tracking the Blow-Up via Henkle Butte
04:17 – Mapping the Run: Projecting Fire Vectors toward Sisters
05:51 – Fuels Management: Thinning and Prescribed Burn History
10:38 – Local Wind Effects: How Black Butte Influences Fire Spread
13:00 – Land Management: Public vs. Private Land Fuel Loads
17:46 – Weather Shift: Tropical Storm Moisture and Lightning Bust
21:40 – Fire Ops: Evaluating Dozer Lines and Aerial Support
35:46 – Resource Spotlight: Mental Health and First Responder Support

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