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Rowena wildfire reaches 37% containment, level 3 evacuations lifted
The Rowena wildfire has destroyed 56 homes and 91 other buildings, including sheds, barns, and shops in Wasco County, the ...
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Rowena Fire continues shrinking as containment increases Tuesday
The Rowena Fire has steadily grown more contained over the last several days as firefighters continue to work the perimeter.
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Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from Oregon’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table that could meet costs ...
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Fawn Seeks Help from Firefighters at OR Wildfire
A baby deer fleeing a wildfire dashed toward firefighters in Oregon, deputies said. The young animal appeared from a ...
Rowena Fire efforts continue; affected districts warned of tap water contamination
Fire officials said on Tuesday morning that they have revised the acres burned to 3,570. The fire is 37 percent contained.
At least 56 homes destroyed by Rowena Fire; around 3,600 acres burned, 24% contained
The Rowena Fire near The Dalles remains burning at now just under 3,600 acres and 24% containment after igniting Wednesday ...
'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.
‘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 area near Tooley Lake, first responders said in a June 14 Facebook post.