India, June 12 -- A wildfire has broken out near the Rowena Crest viewpoint in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, prompting the closure of Interstate 84 in both directions between Mosier and The Dalles (mileposts 64-82). An emergency evacuation map indicates a Level 3 "Go Now" order for a small area east of the park along Rowena Ferry Road. A Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation order is in effect for residents further east along Highway 30.

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