From the desk of SHERIFF JOHN WARD CURRY COUNTY, OREGON 94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311 29808 Colvin Street (Physical) GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 (541) 247-3221 - FAX: 541-247-6893 [email protected] PRESS RELEASE CURRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 09-16-25 Change in Evacuation Notice Level for Agness Moon complex wildfires Today, September 16, 2025, Curry County Sheriff John Ward announced as of 2:00pm, the reduction of the evacuation levels for the Backbone, Pinnacle, and Kelsey Peak complex wildfires. The fires are burning in the Rogue River Wilderness area, east of Agness, Oregon. The Level 2 (Get Set) notices for the Mariel and Rogue River Ranch areas have been downgraded to Level 1 (Get Ready). The Level 3 (Go Now) notices for the Paradise and Half Moon Lodges have been downgraded to Level 2. The town and areas around Agness remain at a Level 1 evacuation notice. All evacuation notices are subject to rapid change based on the characteristics of the wildfires and citizens are urged to stay informed on fire information and evacuation notices especially when transiting the affected areas. Sheriff Ward recognized Bob Noyes of Josephine County GIS services for his assistance in mapping the evacuation notices in this remote portion of Curry County, as well as all personnel working to control these fires from the USFS, CFPA, Great Basin Team 5, ODF, and especially all the firefighters that have been battling these fires on the ground and air. John Ward Curry County Sheriff 541-247-3221 [email protected]