I-84 now open, new evacuation levels in place for Rowena fire
By Griffin Beach on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories
THE DALLES – According to the Oregon Department of Transportation Interstate 84 between Hood River and The Dalles has reopened after being closed much of yesterday due to the Rowena Fire. U.S. 30 from mile marker 62 to 70 in that area is still closed.
Here’s the latest evacuation levels from the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, this from their latest update posted at 10:30 p.m.
LEVEL 3 GO NOW! Evacuation from Rowena Ferry Rd. east to River Rd. Seven Mile Hill Rd to Mountain View Dr., south to Chenowith Creek Rd and Browns Creek Rd., east to W 7th St.
LEVEL 2 BE SET Evacuation
– **NEW** For the Port area of The Dalles.
– Snipes, west to Chenoweth Loop Rd., Chenowith Creek Rd, to Browns Creek Rd.
LEVEL 1 BE READY Evacuation
– Snipes St, east to River Rd, south to Bargeway Rd., west to I-84
– From the intersection of Seven Mile Hill Rd, east to Browns Creek Rd, East to Snipes St. to Cherry Heights Rd, south to Browns Creek Rd.
SHELTERS: A Red Cross Shelter has been opened at The Dalles Middle School (1100 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058).
The Wasco County Fairgrounds (81849 Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley, OR 97063) is open for livestock, horses, and people with trailers.
Photo courtesy of Wasco County Sheriff’s Office
