Evacuations Expand as Rowena Fire Grows; Red Cross Shelter Opens in The Dalles
Photo from Wasco County Sheriff Office
By Joshuah Albert
Rowena, Ore. June 11, 2025 — Evacuation zones have been significantly expanded in response to the Rowena Fire burning near Mayer State Park, according to a 7 p.m. update from the Wasco County Sheriff's Office.
The wildfire, which ignited Wednesday afternoon along Interstate 84, has led to broadening Level 3 "GO NOW" evacuation orders stretching from Rowena Ferry Road east to River Road, and from Seven Mile Hill Road to Mountain View Drive, south to Chenowith Creek Road and Browns Creek Road, and east to West Seventh Street.
Level 2 "BE SET" evacuations are now in place for the area from Snipes Street west to Chenowith Loop Road and from Chenowith Creek Road to Browns Creek Road.
A new Level 1 "BE READY" notice has been issued for the area extending from the intersection of Seven Mile Hill Road east to Browns Creek Road, then east to Snipes Street and Cherry Heights Road, and south to Browns Creek Road. This includes the Port area of The Dalles.
A Red Cross shelter has been opened at The Dalles Middle School, located at 1100 E. 12th St., to assist displaced residents. The Wasco County Fairgrounds at 81849 Fairgrounds Rd. in Tygh Valley is open for livestock, horses, and residents with trailers.
Both Interstate 84 and Highway 30 remain closed from Rowena to milepost 82. Authorities are urging travelers to use alternate routes.
Evacuation maps and real-time updates are available at perimetermap.com.
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