What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 25, 2025, the Rowena Fire is contained in Wasco County, Oregon, near the Columbia River Gorge and the border with Washington. The 3,636-acre fire was active between the towns of Mosier and The Dalles, with significant activity near Interstate 84, a major transportation route in the region (1)(2).
A heatwave in the Pacific Northwest has dried vegetation, while strong winds have driven the flames across the dry landscape. The quickly growing fire led to 800 homes being evacuated, while an additional 2,500 homes are under advisories and evacuation warnings.
The Emergency Conflagration Act was issued by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Wednesday, June 11 (3).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Rowena Fire?
The cities and areas most affected by the wildfire included:
- The Dalles
- Mosier
- Rowena
Winds carried wildfire smoke east towards Kennewick and Walla Walla, Washington and Arlington and Moro, Oregon.
What is the current containment status of the Rowena Fire?
As of June 25, the Rowena Fire is 99% contained (4).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
There were several evacuation orders and alerts in place due to the Rowena Fire, but those evacuation orders have been lifted (5).
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 25, 2025, this fire is 99% contained.
