On Sunday night, firefighters continued to strengthen the fire line using sophisticated handheld infrared devices to search for buried heat below the surface. Monday, firefighters will mop up identified hot spots and…
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Firefighters making progress at Rowena Fire
Firefighters on the Rowena Fire made steady progress through the night, continuing mop-up operations across the incident. Sunday’s day shift will pick up where night crews left off, finding hotspots, or areas…
Containment starts to grow at Rowena Fire
Incident priorities remain unchanged today as firefighters continue making steady progress on the Rowena Fire. Despite sustained winds reaching up to 30 mph overnight, crews had a productive shift. Night operations focused…
Firefighters hard at work at Rowena Fire
A community meeting is planned for today, Friday, June 13, 2025, at The Dalles High School auditorium. It starts at 7 p.m. and will be recorded. Representatives from the incident management team,…
Rowena Fire aggressively burning
The Rowena Fire continues to burn aggressively in the Columbia River Gorge, already consuming an estimated 3,500+ acres. Fueled by seasonably record-low fuel moistures and gusty winds, the fire poses a serious…
Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes resources to Rowena Fire in Wasco County
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing structural firefighters and an incident management team to fight the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County. The fire was first reported on Wednesday afternoon and…