As of Saturday morning, the size of the Akawana fire north of Sisters and near Lake Billy Chinook was 2,094 acres...
The fire was caused on Tuesday by a lightning strike and was spread by strong winds. Downed trees, some felled by beetles, added fuel to the fire
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