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U.S. Forest Service- Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wildfires, Sept. 9
U.S. Forest Service- Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wildfires, Sept. 9
U.S. Forest Service- Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wildfires, Sept. 9

Published on: 09/09/2025

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WILDFIRE UPDATE 09.05.25 7:00 PM - Firefighters are working to contain several fires on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Crews are working toward full suppression on active fires, as well as performing air and ground reconnaissance for any additional lightning-caused fires. Aircraft are being utilized when possible to slow fire spread, extremely smoky conditions have limited aerial capabilities in the complex area today. Resources from Coos Forest Protective Association are providing structure protection and other support in these firefighting efforts. Several of these fires are burning along the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River. There are likely to be impacts to popular recreational areas and roadways. Please check back for updates and closure information. Great Basin Team 5 assumed control of the Moon Complex (Saturday, September 6th). The Moon Complex (#399) - The Pinnacle Fire (#389) and the Stair Fire (#390) have burned together, and the combined size is estimated to be 250 acres. Crews on the ground are engaged in structure protection in the Half Moon Bar area as well as construction of containment lines. The Backbone Fire (#388) and Paradise Fire (#387) are approximately 300 acres, moving through dense brush and heavy timber. It is roughly one-half mile west of Paradise Lodge. The Brushy Fire (391) is 50 acres. It is two miles southeast of Half Moon Bar Lodge. Crews are working to gain access using heavy equipment to open old roads. The Tate Fire (#392) is 5 miles southeast of Half Moon Bar Lodge and is now 25 acres. Resources were on scene overnight, constructing containment line, including multiple engines, two 20-person hand crews, and three water tenders. Containment line and hose lays have been established around the perimeter, but some overnight growth crossed the line. Crews will be working to contain this slopover and secure the rest of the line. Gold Beach Ranger District: The Squirrel Fire (#396) is estimated to be one-tenth to one quarter of an acre. It is located 8 miles northeast of Agness near Brandy Peak. It is now contained. The Hook Fire (#394) is estimated to be one-quarter of an acre. Four smokejumpers are on the ground and hiking in to this fire. This fire is located 8 miles southeast of Agness south of Grassy Flats. Helicopter bucket drops are being used to support firefighters on the ground and slow fire spread. The Cabin Fire (#382) - contained. Wild Rivers Ranger District: The Indigo Fire (#398) is estimated to be one-tenth of an acre 7.7 miles southeast of Agness. The Sugar Fire (#395) - controlled. High Cascades Ranger District: The Sky Fire (#383) - contained.

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