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PHOTOS: Crews battle Rowena Fire in Wasco County near I-84

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Fire crews are responding to the Rowena Fire, a brush fire that sparked Wednesday afternoon near Interstate 84 in Wasco County.

The fire at Milepost 78 was first reported around 1:38 p.m., according to authorities.

The size of the fire was initially unclear; however, officials have issued

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Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations and shut down traffic on I-84 between The Dalles and Mosier (Milepost 64-82), according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The fire also led Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to issue the Emergency Conflagration Act to access more resources to fight the fire.

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“This early season conflagration should come as a reminder to Oregonians to be ready for wildfire,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The predictions for this summer are extremely concerning. I am asking everyone to take that extra minute to be mindful of the conditions and remember it takes a single spark to ignite a disaster.” 

This is a developing story.

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