Mop-up operations are nearing completion on the Kelsey Peak Fire, bringing containment to 85%.
The fire, located 15 miles west of Glendale along the Lower Rogue River Corridor, has been burning since September 3rd. The fire is at 1,039 acres.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office has reduced the evacuation order for Rogue River Ranch, Tucker Flat Campground and Marial to Level 1 – BE READY. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management's Level 1 – BE READY evacuation notice for Zone JCU-801 remains in place.
Yesterday, a Type 1 helicopter was used to drop water and cool some hot spots in the interior of the fire on the southern end.
Weather has transitioned to a warm dry trend with higher temperatures, lower humidities, and windy conditions. This weather may fan smoldering embers in the interior of the fire.
Firefighters will be looking for these signs of fire and heat near the perimeter, extinguishing them in the mop-up process. Resources from the incident, including aircraft, are available to support local agencies in initial attack response to emerging fires.
The Rogue River Trail is closed from Horseshoe Bend to Flora Dell. A temporary closure of a portion of the Grave Creek to Marial Backcountry Byway is still in place.
