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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 ...
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 ...
Evacuations ordered near The Dalles as Rowena Fire grows; I-84 in Oregon reopens
I-84 reopened after being closed between Hood River and The Dalles due to the fire. Highway 30 remains closed in both ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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" ...
Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes as gusty winds challenge firefighters
A wildfire burning out of control in Oregon has forced hundreds of evacuations and closures of major roadways as gusty winds ...
Oregon wildfire closes nearly 20 miles of interstate in Columbia River Gorge
A wildfire in Oregon has prompted officials to close nearly 20 miles of an interstate in the Columbia River Gorge.
‘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 ...
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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 ...
At least 56 homes destroyed by Rowena Fire; more than 3,600 acres burned, 10% contained
Thousands of people remain under evacuation orders, and 3,858 acres have burned since the fire broke out Wednesday.