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Rowena wildfire destroys 49+ homes; Updated ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders issued in Wasco Co.
The fast-moving Rowena wildfire has destroyed 49 homes in Wasco County, with numbers expected to grow, and hundreds have been ...
Dozens of evacuees hope to return home amid the Rowena Fire
Nearly 10,000 people are still under evacuation orders from the Rowena Fire. This, as the number of homes burned rises to 49.
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Rowena Fire 5% contained as crews make ‘steady progress’
As the Rowena Fire continues to burn between Mosier and The Dalles, destroying dozens of homes and threatening hundreds more, ...
Rowena Fire burns 49 homes and 3,831 acres; evacuations remain
Level 3 evacuation orders decreased from 824 to 575 homes. 1,718 homes remain under Level 2 evacuation notices, and 1,547 are ...
49 homes destroyed by Rowena Fire, evacuation orders remain in effect
Firefighters working to contain the Rowena Fire in the Columbia River Gorge reported little fire growth overnight.
Officials tally number of homes lost in Rowena fire as evacuation levels ease
The number of homes under the most serious evacuation order dropped by 250 as crews kept the fire from growing overnight.
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Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes as gusty winds challenge firefighters
(CNN) — A wildfire burning out of control in Oregon, near the state’s border with Washington, has destroyed homes and forced hundreds of evacuations and closures of major roadways as gusty winds ...
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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 3,500 acres, according to the ...
Rowena Fire near The Dalles burns 20 homes, covering over 3,500 acres
Level 3, Level 2 and Level 1 evacuation orders are in place on Thursday due to the Rowena Fire. Interstate 84 is back open, ...
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Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and highway closures as gusty winds challenge firefighters
A wildfire burning out of control in Oregon, near the state’s border with Washington, has forced hundreds of evacuations and closures of major roadways as gusty winds threaten further spread and ...
Thousands evacuated in Oregon as 3,500-acre wildfire scorches homes
Officials warn of more wind shifts, poor visibility and hazardous conditions that will continue to create dangerous circumstances, particularly for drivers.