Oregon firefighters prepare for hot, windy weather as they battle dozens of fires0

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• July 25, 2026

BEND, Oregon.- Firefighters battling two of the largest fires in Oregon were preparing for windy and dry conditions that are forecast to reach some areas of the state on Friday and into Saturday. Crews have been able to build some containment lines around the Akawa Butte Fire, which is burning near Sisters, a town about