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 has been growing significantly, over the past 4 days, under hot and dry conditions.

8:00am, PST, 7/22/2026

00:00 – Intro: Focus on the Akawa Butte Fire in Central Oregon
01:48 – Regional Overview: Mapping the Fires Near Sisters and Redmond
02:35 – Analysis of Recent Spread: 7 Miles in 3 Days
04:50 – Weather Pattern Change: Impact of Westerly Winds
07:46 – Historical Data: Using Wind Roses to Understand Trends
11:00 – Eastern Oregon Lightning Bust: Current State of Growth
14:27 – Operational Details: Dozer Lines and Success vs. Failures
15:41 – Fuel Treatments: The Role of Forest Thinning Near Communities
18:27 – Deep Dive into Forecast Models: High Pressure vs. Low Pressure
29:10 – Fire Behavior School: Understanding Frontal Passages and Wind Shifts
38:11 – Discussion on Firefighter Safety, Risk, and Mental Health
47:19 – The Limitations of Air Tankers: Smoke and Visibility Windows

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