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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 ...
‘Dread’ in The Dalles as fire threatens beloved Columbia Gorge museum
Ragar, who has been at the helm of the beloved Columbia River Gorge attraction for a little over a year, said she wasted no ...
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 ...
Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations and closes interstate in Columbia River Gorge
A wildfire in Oregon has prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of homes and the closure of nearly 20 miles of an interstate ...
Rowena Fire rages through Columbia River Gorge, officials say it's 'human-caused'
THE DALLES, Ore. (KATU) — Fueled by wind gusts and dry conditions in the Columbia River Gorge, the Rowena Fire quickly grew to 3,500 acres by Thursday morning, forcing many nearby residents to ...
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Interstate 84 remains open in the Columbia River Gorge as Rowena Fire grows to 3,800 acres
The Rowena Fire that closed Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday has grown to 3,800 acres, according to the ...
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Rowena Fire containment grows as crews continue to battle blaze
The Rowena Fire, burning in the Columbia River Gorge, held steady over the weekend while crews worked to contain the blaze.
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 in Columbia River Gorge was human-caused, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire that destroyed at least 20 homes in Wasco County and forced evacuations in an area west of The Dalles ...
Columbia River Gorge fire map and evacuation updates: Blaze near Rowena Crest viewpoint closes I-84 near The Dalles
A wildfire near Rowena Crest in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge has closed I-84 between Mosier and The Dalles. An evacuation ...
Banks firefighters return home after fighting Rowena Fire
Crews from all over the state traveled to the Columbia River Gorge to help fight the Rowena Fire last week, including three members of the Banks Fire Department.