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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 ...
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Rowena Fire containment grows as crews continue to battle blaze
The Rowena Fire, burning in the Columbia River Gorge, held steady over the weekend while crews worked to contain the blaze.
56 homes burned in Rowena fire, containment operations continue
Firefighters continued to make progress Saturday night on containing and mopping up the Rowena fire in the Columbia River ...
Rowena wildfire 10% contained; Some evacuation orders reduced
The fast-moving Rowena wildfire has destroyed 49 homes in Wasco County, with numbers expected to grow, and hundreds have been ...
KGW crew rescues injured kitten from Rowena Fire
A brave kitten, found amid the Rowena fire, is on the road to recovery after suffering severe burns. A KGW news crew spotted ...
In a bone-dry June, wildfires begin to stalk Washington and Oregon
A dry spring is worsening conditions east of the Cascades. Even on the west side, the Seattle area has seen no measurable ...
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.
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Rowena Fire Ravages The Dalles Area, 49 Homes Destroyed, Thousands Under Evacuation as Wildfire Spreads Over 3,800 Acres
The Rowena Fire near The Dalles destroys 49 homes and covers 3,831 acres, with ongoing evacuations and a 5% containment ...
Banks firefighters return home after fighting Rowena Fire
Crews from all over the state traveled to the Columbia River Gorge to help fight the Rowena Fire last week, including three members of the Banks Fire Department.
Man shot in leg outside Portland bar on NE Sandy Blvd
A man was shot in the leg outside a bar on Northeast Sandy Boulevard in Portland early Sunday, according to the Portland ...