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Nearly two months since the Rowena Fire tore through Wasco County, destroying 56 homes and 91 other structures, local ...
A wildfire burning in a sparsely populated region of central Oregon has become the largest fire burning in the U.S. this year and is on the verge of surpassing 100,000 acres to become what’s ...
As Oregon battles with the aftermath of the Rowena Fire in Wasco County, communities and responders are grappling with not only the devastation but also the inundation of good intentions that ...
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: ...
The first phase of cleanup has started in Wasco County after the devastating Rowena fire. Crews are removing propane tanks, paint cans and other hazardous materials.
The Washington Family Ranch Young Life Camp — a large Christian summer camp in Wasco County — is sending campers home early this week due a growing wildfire spreading rapidly through grass ...
Erin McMahon of the Oregon OEM visits Wasco County to address the Rowena Fire's impact and emphasize community support and coordination.
Governor Tina Kotek (D-Ore.) has declared a State of Emergency in response to the devastating Rowena Fire in Wasco County, according to the governor’s office.
For more information, individuals can call 541-506-2724. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all evacuations, and updates will continue to be available on the Rowena Fire Facebook page.
Two separate baby deer were rescued by crews fighting the Rowena wildfire in Wasco County last week, according to Oregon fire officials on June 14, 2025. (Oregon Fire Marshal) “The little one ...