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Akawa Butte fire grows amid high winds; Tina Kotek warns of ‘long summer yet ahead of us’

The Akawa Butte fire burning in central Oregon exploded in size this week and has now scorched more than 27,000 acres.

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The Oregonian· Jul 24, 10:14 PMAkawa Butte fire grows amid high winds; Tina Kotek warns of ‘long summer yet ahead of us’

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