The Moon Complex of fires continues to burn in southern Oregon. The lightning-caused fires are located on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. As of Thursday morning, officials say 3,910 acres have burned in total, with 4% containment. A total of 544 personnel are currently working the complex. An evacuation order remains in place for the Paradise and Half-Moon Lodge areas. There are emergency road, trail and area closures in place for the Moon Complex and the nearby Kelsey Peak Fire.
Backbone Fire โ The Backbone Fire is 1,800 acres. Yesterday, crews continued line construction along Panther Ridge and down Clay Hill. In the coming days, crews hope to have containment line completed from the ridgetop to the Rogue River. Fire managers continue to scout for additional features that can be used for line and to connect the ridge to the river. Today, firefighters will work to finish line construction and begin reinforcing lines built over the last week.
Pinnacle Fire โ The Pinnacle Fire is 2,084 acres. Firefighters were able to finish prepping the 127 Rd yesterday. While in the area, fire managers assessed the fire behavior and fuel types and determined that firefighters could engage in direct tactics on the southern tip of the fire. In the Brushy Bar area, crews took advantage of moderated fire behavior and built direct line along the fireโs edge. Firefighters continue mop-up operations and have begun snagging and hazard tree operations around Paradise Lodge. Structure protection will continue on the various outbuildings, toilets, bridges, and other structures along the river.
Tate Fire โ The Tate Fire is 26 acres and has been contained. Crews will remain in the area in patrolling and monitoring status to watch for any upticks in fire behavior in the interior of the burned area. Officials say fuels remain wet after recent precipitation but will begin drying out over the next few days.
