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Oregon's Rowena Fire Forces 1,400 Homes to Evacuate

6/12/2025

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The Rowena Fire in Oregon has surged to 3,500 acres, forcing urgent Level 3 evacuation orders for more than 1,400 homes. In response, Governor Tina Kotek has activated the Emergency Conflagration Act to bolster firefighting efforts. Smoke has shrouded Interstate 84, leading to its temporary closure, but it has since reopened. Shelters are now available for those displaced.

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Story summary

The Rowena Fire in Oregon has surged to 3,500 acres, forcing urgent Level 3 evacuation orders for more than 1,400 homes. In response, Governor Tina Kotek has activated the Emergency Conflagration Act to bolster firefighting efforts. Smoke has shrouded Interstate 84, leading to its temporary closure, but it has since reopened. Shelters are now available for those displaced.