THE DALLES, Ore. – This will be the last update from the Type 3 team between Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, Oregon Department of Forestry, and USFS-Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Public Information.
Over the weekend Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden visited local officials and the Type 3 team staff to show support and tour the affected area of Rowena before attending a town hall in Hood River, Ore.
Sunday firefighters addressed the few remaining areas of suppression repair while the majority began to demobilize and travel home. In the coming week, the Type 3 team will transition out and hand the fire back to local resources. A plan of action has been formed to meet the remaining containment needs for local resources to patrol and monitor. Interior smoke may be present for several weeks if hidden hotspots emerge under heat or wind.
As a reminder, Wasco County will hold two Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) events this week to continue to assist individuals and families who have lost their homes or experienced significant damage due to the Rowena Wildfire. Public, private, and nonprofit organizations will join at the Gloria Center, located at 2505 W 7th St. in The Dalles, to offer a wide range of services and resources. MARC events will be held on Monday, June 23 from 12 to 3 PM and Wednesday, June 25 from 4 to 6 PM. For questions about the MARC, call 541-506-2724.
All evacuations have been lifted by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office: www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff
The Rowena Fire Facebook page will remain open for now. A local Public Information Officer will remain available for further inquiry about the Rowena Fire via the email above.
Estimated Size: 3,700 acres
Containment: 96%
Cause: Under Investigation
Estimated Cost: $9,236,811.00
Number of Personnel: 73
ODF Incident Commander: Brian Reel