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06/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/11/2025 18:36

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked for Rowena Fire in Wasco County

Press Release · June 11, 2025
Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked for Rowena Fire in Wasco County

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing structural firefighters and an incident management team to fight the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County. The fire was first reported on Wednesday afternoon and quickly spread, prompting level three, Go Now, evacuations by the Wasco County Sheriff. The fire prompted the closure of I-84 between Mosier and The Dalles as firefighters work to stop the fast-moving flames. At 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act, which allows the state fire marshal to mobilize resources. The agency is currently mobilizing its Green Incident Management Team and six structural task forces. Three task forces will be responding tonight and three more will be arriving early Thursday morning. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Green Incident Management Team will be working in unified command with the Central Oregon Fire Management Service Type 3 Team. "This early season conflagration should come as a reminder to Oregonians to be ready for wildfire," State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. "The predictions for this summer are extremely concerning. I am asking everyone to take that extra minute to mindful of the conditions and remember it takes a single spark to ignite a disaster." The Wasco County Sheriff's Office is posting the latest evacuation information here. The agency says The Dalles Middle School (1100 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058) is open as a temporary shelter and the Wasco County Fairgrounds (81849 Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley, OR 97063) is open for livestock and horses. For information about the I-84 closure, please monitor https://www.tripcheck.com.

ABOUT THE OREGON STATE FIRE MARSHAL
The Oregon State Fire Marshal became an independent state agency in July 2023. The agency is dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The agency works in partnership with local fire agencies, communities, and other partners to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness, and response statewide. Please note: the Oregon State Fire Marshal is no longer an office.
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John Hendricks Public Affairs Specialist Oregon State Fire Marshal 503-378-3473 https://www.oregon.gov/osfm
Kassie Keller Public Affairs Specialist Oregon State Fire Marshal 503-378-3473 https://www.oregon.gov/osfm
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Wildfires · Emergency · Natural Disasters · Safety · Wildfires
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conflagration · fire service · oregon · response ready oregon · state fire marshal · wildfire



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