Fire officials have reduced the total size of the Rowena Fire near The Dalles to more than 3,600 acres, which is down from 3,800. It's 24% contained.

The Rowena Fire, burning in the Columbia River Gorge, held steady over the weekend while crews worked to contain the blaze.

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