56 homes burned in Rowena fire, containment operations continue

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 Gorge, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal. As of Sunday morning, the fire had burned 56 homes and 91 other structures, including sheds, barns and shops, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s office. No lives have been lost. The fire has a

56 homes burned in Rowena fire, containment operations continue

The fire burned 91 other structures, including sheds, barns and shops. It was 10% contained Sunday morning.

Polk County firefighters rescue baby deer from Rowena Fire

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Firefighters battling a section of the Rowena Fire showed that it's not just people who may need help as the fire continues to burn between Mosier and The Dalles. While a Polk County task force was working to contain a section of the fire near Tooley Lake, officials said a baby deer emerged from a burned area, "crying and making a beeline" for the firefighters. Firefighters make substantial containment progress in F…

State agency urges Oregonians to prepare now for an active wildfire season

Fire activity has increased gradually since May, droughts have intensified in the Northwest already, and several significant fires have broken out recently, including the 3,636-acre Rowena Fire in the Columbia River Gorge, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

Fire Containment Increases as Firefighters Dig Deeper into the Fire

Rowena, Ore. – Last night, firefighters continued to strengthen the fire line using sophisticated handheld infrared devices to search for buried heat below the surface.  Today, firefighters will mop up identified hot spots and continue to build depth around the fire perimeter utilizing engines and hand crews. Today’s weather will be slightly cooler, but winds will increase with gusts reaching the mid 40 mph range. With the threat to structures d…

Rowena Fire update: Crews gain ground, focus on hotspots and safety

WASCO COUNTY, Ore. – Firefighters have made notable progress in controlling the Rowena Fire, west of The Dalles, focusing on mop-up operations.