The Rowena Fire that closed Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday has grown to 3,500 acres, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal.

Fueled by wind gusts and dry conditions in the Columbia River Gorge, the Rowena Fire quickly grew to 3,500 acres by Thursday morning, forcing many nearby residents to evacuate their homes overnight. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center confirmed that the fire,

Multiple Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation notices are in place as crews battle a brush fire near Interstate 84 in Wasco County between The Dalles and Mosier on Wednesday afternoon, also shutting down highway traffic in both directions. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/wildfires/level-3-go-now-evacuation-i-84-fire-06112025/