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Rowena Fire Devastates Oregon, 49 Homes Lost, 800 Evacuated

6/16/2025

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The Rowena Fire in Wasco County, Oregon, has wreaked havoc, destroying 49 homes and burning through 3,800 acres since its outbreak on Wednesday. Sparked by human activity, the inferno has forced the evacuation of over 800 residences. As of Saturday, only 5% of the fire is contained, with nearly 500 brave firefighters battling the flames.

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The Rowena Fire in Wasco County, Oregon, has wreaked havoc, destroying 49 homes and burning through 3,800 acres since its outbreak on Wednesday. Sparked by human activity, the inferno has forced the evacuation of over 800 residences. As of Saturday, only 5% of the fire is contained, with nearly 500 brave firefighters battling the flames.