Firefighters engaged on the Kelsey Peak Fire are continuing to finish mop-up operations and repairs, bringing the fire to 97% containment.
Incident Management Team 1 has been assigned to the fire since September 8, and after 12 days, will be completing their final shift today.
Despite steep terrain, dense brush, hazardous trees and rolling debris, firefighters were able to quickly build a control line around this fire and hold it at a final size of 1,039 acres during this timeframe.
A Level 1 – BE READY evacuation notice from the Curry County Sheriff’s Office remains in effect for Rogue River Ranch, Tucker Flat Campground and Marial.
