Crews Battle Akawa Butte, Brewer, and Pilot Fires in Central Oregon Amidst Extreme Fire Conditions

Firefighters in Central Oregon are working to reinforce containment lines on the Akawa Butte, Brewer, and Pilot Fires. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team has entered unified command. Today's forecast includes temperatures in the 90s, critically low humidity, and increasing winds, creating prime conditions for extreme fire behavior. No additional growth was reported for the Pilot Fire yesterday.