Final Update on Akawa Butte Fire Operations: Today, ground crews made significant progress, increasing containment to 98%. Smoke: Air quality in Sisters and surrounding communities will continue to be affected by wildfires throughout the Northwest. Air quality is expected to improve to “Moderate” conditions by the weekend. Air quality is expected to improve to “Moderate” conditions by the weekend. For air quality information, visit:Evacuations: Evacuation orders in Deschutes and Jefferson counties have been lifted as of Monday afternoon.