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56 homes burned in Rowena fire, containment operations continue
As of Sunday morning, the fire had burned 56 homes and 91 other structures, including sheds, barns and shops, according to ...
Oregon fire season already ‘feels like July’ as firefighters battle growing Rowena blaze
The rapidly growing fire near Rowena in the Columbia River Gorge spread from 50 acres to 3,500 acres in about 24 hours, and ...
I-84 eastbound reopens as Rowena Fire grows to 2,500 acres
Eastbound I-84 had reopened June 12 after closing between mileposts 64 and 82 due to the Rowena Fire, according to the Oregon ...
Rowena Fire closes I-84 eastbound; over 700 homes on level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders
Areas under level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders included: Rowena Ferry Road east to River Road; Seven Mile Hill Road to ...
'It's horrible. Horrible': Rowena Fire survivor returns to find neighbors' homes destroyed
Kevin Wycherly's home was spared in the Rowena Fire. Now he said he's left with survivor's guilt as dozens of his neighbors ...
Wasco County Sheriff's Office warns of fundraisers for fake Rowena Fire victims
GoFundMe has a centralized hub for fundraisers to help individuals and families affected by the Rowena Fire near The Dalles.
Firefighters make progress on Rowena and Ferry fires, rain returns to the forecast
On Monday, firefighters will focus on areas that are not fully contained. Officials say firefighting resources will be ...
At least 56 homes destroyed by Rowena Fire; more than 3,600 acres burned, 10% contained
Thousands of people remain under evacuation orders, and 3,858 acres have burned since the fire broke out Wednesday.
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Rowena Fire Ravages The Dalles Area, 49 Homes Destroyed, Thousands Under Evacuation as Wildfire Spreads Over 3,800 Acres
The Rowena Fire near The Dalles destroys 49 homes and covers 3,831 acres, with ongoing evacuations and a 5% containment ...
Evacuations ordered near The Dalles as Rowena Fire grows; I-84 in Oregon reopens
I-84 reopened after being closed between Hood River and The Dalles due to the fire. Highway 30 remains closed in both ...
The Dalles Fire: Wildfire Near Rowena Crest In Columbia Gorge Triggers Evacuation, I-84 Closed
A wildfire near Rowena Crest in the Columbia River Gorge prompted a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation Wednesday. Reported at 1:30 ...
Rowena Fire evacuations lowered to Level 2 'BE SET' as crews reach 24% containment
Crews battling the Rowena Fire in the eastern Columbia River Gorge made major strides over the weekend, but strong, gusty wind on Monday is threatening their pr ...