ROWENA, Ore. – Firefighters have made significant progress this week, steadily increasing containment on the Rowena Fire each day. Now one week since the fire began, the crews’ tireless efforts are paying off. The southern edge of the fire has up to 150 feet of cold, black line, with other parts of the fire up to 100 feet deep.
Overnight, firefighters continued to patrol for hot spots and mark areas of concern for the incoming day shift. Today, crews will resume detailed grid searches across the fire zone to locate and address any remaining trouble spots. Crews will also continue suppression repair where needed around the fire.
As the situation improves, more crews are being demobilized and are either returning to their home districts or being reassigned to other fires in need of support.
Level 1 and 2 evacuations remain in place. Check the latest perimeter map for up-to-date evacuation information.
The Red Cross shelter remains open at The Dalles Middle School at 1100 East 12th Street. Livestock and horses can be taken to the Wasco County Fairgrounds at 81849 Fairgrounds Road.
I-84 remains open; however firefighters are continuing to work near the roadway; be aware of crews when driving through the area.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to and including 6500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_2600. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.