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How will state fund fighting Oregon wildfires? Kicker, rainy day fund among proposals
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said June 16 she doesn't think lawmakers have the votes this session to use the kicker to fund ...
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 ...
‘Tiny adventurer’ fleeing wildfire runs to Oregon firefighters. See what happens
A baby deer fleeing a wildfire dashed toward firefighters in Oregon, deputies said. The young animal appeared from a burned ...
Alder Spring Fire in central Oregon grows to 2,500 acres; Cove Palisades evacuated
The Alder Springs Fire grew to 2,500 acres by the morning of June 17 and brought evacuation orders in areas northwest of ...
Oregon fire season already ‘feels like July’ as firefighters battle growing Rowena blaze
The rapidly growing fire near Rowena in the Columbia River Gorge spread from 50 acres to 3,500 acres in about 24 hours, and ...
Alder Springs Fire in central Oregon grows to 3,442 acres
The Alder Springs Fire continues to grow in central Oregon near Redmond while the Rowena Fire appears to be more contained.
Rowena Fire near The Dalles burns over 3,500 acres, at 37% containment
Firefighters are making progress containing the Rowena Fire, now at 37% containment with 3,570 acres burned, but high winds ...
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 ...
'It's horrible. Horrible': Rowena Fire survivor returns to find neighbors' homes destroyed
Kevin Wycherly's home was spared in the Rowena Fire. Now he said he's left with survivor's guilt as dozens of his neighbors ...
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Rowena Wildfire Holds at 37% Containment As Crews Battle On
A fast-moving wildfire near Rowena, Oregon, scorched 2,500 acres last week, forcing thousands to evacuate. As of Monday, Level 3 “Go Now” orders were lifted, allowing residents to return and assess ...
Oregon activates Emergency Coordination Center as wildfires burn across the state
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management activated the State Emergency Coordination Center on Tuesday in response to ...
Rowena wildfire containment efforts advance as evacuations ease
Firefighters battling the Rowena wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge have made significant progress, with containment now at ...