Last week, the fire destroyed 56 homes in the unincorporated community of Rowena, outside The Dalles. There’s a long road ahead as it recovers from the blaze.

Firefighters are making progress on the Rowena Fire, now at 53% containment with 3,700 acres burned. Some Level 1 evacuation notices remain in effect.

The ongoing mop-up of the Rowena Fire in Wasco County will be taken over by local crews as the wildfire reached 96% containment on Sunday, officials said.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — All evacuation levels for the Rowena Fire have been lifted in Wasco County, authorities announced. The fire began last week and has destroyed 56 homes and 91 other ...