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Hwy 30 closed as Rowena Fire containment grows in Wasco County
The Rowena Fire, burning in the Columbia River Gorge, held steady over the weekend while crews worked to contain the blaze.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Protest encampment cleared outside Portland ICE building
On Monday, crews boarded up the glass windows to the Portland ICE building, after a weekend of protests at the location.
Structural firefighting apprentices called to help battle Rowena Fire
Kyle DePriest was sent to fight the Rowena Fire despite being told apprentices couldn't help. He describes flames everywhere and zero visibility.
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Rowena Fire 24% Contained
Firefighters are making progress in their efforts to contain the Rowena Fire in the Columbia River Gorge. Fire officials say the blaze is now 24-percent contained as of last night.