PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As the Rowena Fire continues to burn between Mosier and The Dalles, destroying dozens of homes and threatening hundreds more, fire officials say they are making “steady ...

The governor declared the state of emergency on June 20, with an expiration date of July 30. It's now extended through Nov. 2 ...

Last week, the fire destroyed 56 homes in the unincorporated community of Rowena, outside The Dalles. There’s a long road ahead as it recovers from the blaze.

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office said in an update Monday that it has lowered evacuation orders to Level 2 “BE SET” or Level 1 “BE READY” for most people living around the Rowena Fire.

THE DALLES, Ore — Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday declared a state of emergency due to the Rowena Fire, which has burned around 3,700 acres near The Dalles and 93% contained. At least 56 homes and ...

The Rowena fire, which sparked June 11 and has burned 3,700 acres, including 56 homes and 91 other structures, is 99% contained, according to the state’s fires and hotspots dashboard.

Wildfires State promises free cleanup following Rowena fire, but long-term recovery could take years Updated: Jul. 23, 2025, 12:39 p.m. | Published: Jul. 17, 2025, 6:30 a.m.

The Rowena Fire has burned an estimated 3,700 acres and is 93% contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with the estimated cost of firefighting efforts reaching $9,135,821.

A lawsuit filed June 23 alleges the Rowena Fire, which burned 56 homes and 91 properties in The Dalles, was ignited by a Union Pacific train. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in ...

Rowena Fire sparks lawsuit against Union Pacific claiming train started wildfire by: Aimee Plante, Joey Vacca Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 01:00 PM PDT Updated: Jun 26, 2025 / 10:20 AM PDT ...

THE DALLES, Ore. — Several evacuation orders have been downgraded or dropped as firefighters make progress on the Rowena Fire a week later. As of Wednesday, containment is at 53%, and the fire ...