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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
As of Sunday morning, the fire had burned 56 homes and 91 other structures, including sheds, barns and shops, according to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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PHOTOS: Polk County firefighters rescue baby deer from Rowena Fire
Firefighters battling a section of the Rowena Fire showed that it’s not just people who may need help as the fire continues ...
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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 ...