Rain Showers Help Dampen Kelsey Peak Fire over Weekend
Containment on the Kelsey Peak Fire increased to 44% as crews continue mop-up work around the perimeter.
The Oregon Department of Forestry reports the lightning-sparked fire, located 15 miles west of Glendale in the Lower Rogue River Corridor, burned 1,039 acres in steep rugged terrain along the Kelsey Creek drainage.
Crews have constructed fireline around the perimeter of the fire and continue to strengthen the line, working into the interior of the fire nearly 200 feet in some areas. Unmanned Aircraft, equipped with infrared technology is being used to focus gridding on specific areas around the fire’s edge.
As containment increases for the fire and the perimeter is secured, hose and pumps that are no longer needed for containment efforts are being backhauled off the fireline to clean and prepare for use on the next incident.
Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 1, assigned to the Kelsey Peak Fire since last Monday, is coordinating with the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 5 on the Moon Complex, approximately eight miles to the west.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office has a Level 2 – BE SET evacuation order in effect for the area of Rogue River Ranch, Tucker Flat Campground and the nearby area of Marial. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management has a Level 1 – BE READY evacuation notice for Zone JCU-801 in place.
Posted on 9/15/25 4:04AM by Alex Bauer
