Oregon Governor Grants $3.5M for Rowena Wildfire Cleanup
Update: 2025-12-09
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has allocated a $3.5 million grant to Wasco County for the cleanup of properties damaged by the Rowena wildfire. This funding, announced earlier this week, will cover the remaining debris removal costs, enabling property owners to start rebuilding their homes and lives. The grant comes after a six-month effort and fulfills the Governors promise to cover cleanup costs without charging property owners. The fire, which destroyed over 50 homes and 90 other structures, did not qualify for federal emergency funds due to not meeting the threshold. Residents like David Barber, whose family home was destroyed, have faced emotional and financial challenges during the cleanup process.
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