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ODOT reopens Highway 26 east of Prineville after lengthy closure
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ODOT reopens Highway 26 east of Prineville after lengthy closure

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- ODOT reopened a long-closed 20-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 26 east of Prineville Thursday as firefighters continued making progress to stop a major wildfire in the area.

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Crews gain ground on 373,000-acre Rowe Creek Complex
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Crews gain ground on 373,000-acre Rowe Creek Complex

Firefighters successfully secured several trouble spots overnight on the massive Rowe Creek Complex, which has now burned 373,179 acres. The lightning-caused blaze was 79 percent contained as of Tuesday night, as 1,660 personnel work to strengthen barriers.

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026