ROWENA, Ore. – Sunday night firefighters on the Rowena Fire were able to complete fireline around the perimeter and begin mop-up on the interior of the fire. This morning there is limited visible smoke or flames. Firefighters will continue mop-up work today, with the plan to have 100 percent mop-up across the fire using a gridding process to locate
Smoke rises from the Rowena Fire shortly after it was reported.
any heat inside the perimeter. Mop-up in some of the more rugged portions of the fire did not occur overnight due to safety concerns. These areas will be focused on today, June 29.
The fire has been mapped at 14 acres and has 50 percent containment.
Windy conditions are expected to continue today with moderate temperatures and good relative humidity.
Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) from Washington Department of Natural Resources and a federal Type 1 helicopter were critical in slowing the spread of the fire in difficult terrain, allowing firefighters on the ground to access the fire and build fireline.
Wasco County Sheriff’s Office cancelled the Level 1 evacuation notice for residences in the area Monday morning.
The fire is human caused and under investigation.
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