Akawa Butte Fire map & updates
The Akawa Butte Fire burned in Jefferson County, OR (13 Miles NE from SISTERS, OR). Final reported size 5,000 acres, 100% contained.
Akawa Butte Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-03). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Akawa Butte Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Sisters, OR | 13 mi |
| Bend, OR | 29 mi |
| Albany, OR | 82 mi |
| Springfield, OR | 83 mi |
| Salem, OR | 84 mi |
| Keizer, OR | 85 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DOF.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 16, 2026
- Contained — September 3, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 3, 2026
- Record last updated — October 26, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Fire | 23,346 | 2025 | 6 mi |
| Alder Springs Fire | 3,278 | 2025 | 6 mi |
| Grandview 0558 Od Fire | 6,032 | 2021 | 3 mi |
| Green Ridge 0684 Cs Fire | 4,338 | 2020 | 8 mi |
| Graham 0420 Od Fire | 2,175 | 2018 | 5 mi |
| Whychus 0814 Cs Fire | 2,012 | 2017 | 5 mi |
| Akawana Od Fire | 2,094 | 2016 | 2 mi |
| Bridge 99 Fire | 5,084 | 2014 | 10 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Oregon fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Akawa Butte Fire?
In Jefferson County, OR, 13 Miles NE from SISTERS, OR. The nearest city in our list is Sisters, OR, about 13 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Akawa Butte Fire?
5,000 acres (about 8 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Akawa Butte Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Akawa Butte Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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