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Rowena Fire rages through Columbia River Gorge, officials say it's 'human-caused'
THE DALLES, Ore. (KATU) — Firefighters are arriving in the gorge to battle the Rowena Fire near The Dalles. READ MORE | Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire burns near The Dalles in the gorge ...
Red Bridge Fire: Evacuations downgraded, containment increased and damage under review
Fire officials believe they'll have the Red Bridge Road Fire fully contained on June 13. Read updates for the fire in Kittitas County.
Sammamish hands over streets to a neighborhood, 135 years later
Thanks to a state statute, and lack of action by residents at the end of the 19th century, some city services in Sammamish's ...
Fire in West Richland, WA: Massive blaze threatens homes near Northlake and Clark Court, evacuation alerts issued
A fast-moving brush fire broke out in West Richland, Washington, on Wednesday, prompting evacuations. Witnesses shared videos of the blaze on social media.
I-84 eastbound reopens as Rowena Fire grows to 2,500 acres
Eastbound I-84 closed June 11 between mileposts 64 and 82 due to the Rowena Fire, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Wasco County Sheriff's Office. I-84 and Highway 30 were ...
Red Bridge Fire near Cle Elum: Evacuations, containment and updates
Officials reported new containment numbers and updated evacuation notices for a wildfire burning in Kittitas County.
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Evacuations issued near Cle Elum for wildfire, 2 homes damaged
Evacuation orders for Teanaway as Red Bridge Fire rapidly grows near Cle Elum in Kittitas County. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has deputies searching the area of Ingalls Creek and Valley High ...
Where smoke from Canadian wildfires has spread into the U.S.
As dozens of wildfires continue to burn across Canada, flames are sending far-reaching plumes of smoke into the sky and ...
Evacuations ordered near The Dalles as wildfires close I-84 in Oregon, SR 14 in Washington
Evacuations and road closures have been issued for three wildfires that broke out on both the Oregon and Washington sides of ...
Wildfire funding is a ‘must do’ for the session, legislative leaders say. So what’s the plan?
As lawmakers contemplate whether and how to find more money for wildfires the 2025 fire season has started early - and the ...
'Red Bridge Fire' near Cle Elum likely human-caused, fire officials say
An active fire north of Red Bridge Road, east of Cle Elum, has prompted evacuation orders. CLE ELUM, Wash. — A wildfire about ...
Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire burns near The Dalles in the gorge
A fire broke out near the Rowena Crest viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday, prompting a Level 3 "Go Now" ...