Shire of Hauksgard, Barony of Three Mountains Rowena Fire Daily Morning Information Update August 7, 2014 Based on infrared imaging, last night the fire grew from approximately 150 acres at about 11:00 a.m. Wednesday to its current size of approximately 2,645 acres. It made a significant run eastward from its point of origin west of Rowena towards The Dalles. The flaming front was clearly visible to the community and from the Incident Command Post located at Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue’s station in The Dalles. Significant work was completed overnight, and dozer constructed containment line now confines the fires eastern edge in a rough line connecting Foley Lakes to 7 Hill Road. Incident Commander John Buckman commented on last night’s action: “The integration between OSFM and ODF provided the needed resources to address both the wildland and structural protection components of the incident. Structural protection Three structure protection task forces from Washington, Yamhill, and Columbia Counties mobilized under the Oregon State Conflagration Act arrived at the fire mid-morning yesterday and were assigned to relieve local firefighting crews in protecting the Level III evacuated homes along Hwy 30. Those resources did a tremendous job saving homes while battling winds and heavy fire activity throughout the day and evening. It was quickly realized that additional resources were going to be needed so an additional three task forces were brought in from Multnomah, Clackamas, and Marion Counties and were assigned to relieve the day shift task forces so that their good work could continue through the night. Size: 2,645 acres Location: The Dalles, OR Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation Personnel: 431 Estimated Cost: $937,000 Evacuations and Road Closures: Wasco County Sheriff Evacuation Hotline: 541-506-2792 Closures/Restrictions: Hwy 30 between The Dalles Country Club and Rowena Media Only Contact Phone: 503-793-1993 For More Information: A fire information line is currently being set up, the number will be distributed via social media once it is established.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:30:55 +0000
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