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Level 2 evacuations dropped to Level 1 for Rowena Fire burning near The Dalles
THE DALLES, Ore. — Several evacuation orders have been downgraded or dropped as firefighters make progress on the Rowena Fire ...
Alder Springs Fire in central Oregon grows to 3,442 acres
The Alder Springs Fire continues to grow in central Oregon near Redmond while the Rowena Fire appears to be more contained.
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 ...
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 ...
Rowena Fire near The Dalles burns over 3,500 acres, at 37% containment
Firefighters are making progress containing the Rowena Fire, now at 37% containment with 3,570 acres burned, but high winds ...
Firefighters hold Rowena fire steady overnight; weather may offer relief
The Rowena fire held steady overnight, with firefighters holding the blaze at around 3,800 acres despite challenging winds, ...
Oregon activates Emergency Coordination Center as wildfires burn across the state
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management activated the State Emergency Coordination Center on Tuesday in response to ...
How will state fund fighting Oregon wildfires? Kicker, rainy day fund among proposals
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said June 16 she doesn't think lawmakers have the votes this session to use the kicker to fund ...
Rowena wildfire containment efforts advance as evacuations ease
Firefighters battling the Rowena wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge have made significant progress, with containment now at ...
‘Tiny adventurer’ fleeing wildfire runs to Oregon firefighters. See what happens
A baby deer fleeing a wildfire dashed toward firefighters in Oregon, deputies said. The young animal appeared from a burned ...
I-84 eastbound reopens as Rowena Fire grows to 2,500 acres
Areas under level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders included: Rowena Ferry Road east to River Road; Seven Mile Hill Road to Mountain View Drive, south to Chenowith Creek Road and Browns Creek Road east to ...
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Oregon Wildfire Spreads Rapidly Through Rowena Hills
A wildfire near Rowena, Oregon, quickly expanded to 2,500 acres on Wednesday, causing heavy smoke that made visibility difficult for many drivers. Officials are closely monitoring the fire as crews ...