What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of October 23, 2025, the wildfire is identified as the Moon Complex Wildfire. It is burning in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in southwest Oregon, primarily along the Rogue River corridor.
The fire is located east of Gold Beach and west of Grants Pass, affecting areas near Paradise Lodge and Half Moon Bar Lodge (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Moon Complex Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Moon Complex Wildfire include:
- Agness
- Gold Beach
- Grants Pass
- Illahe
- Marial
- Medford
- Oak Flat
- Port Orford
- Two Mile Creek area
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of October 23, 2025, the Moon Complex Wildfire has burned approximately 19,520 acres and is 42% contained.
Fire crews, supported by task forces and aerial resources including nine helicopters and a drone, continue to work to protect homes and critical infrastructure while establishing control lines in challenging terrain (2)(3).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Authorities have issued multiple evacuation levels due to the fire’s rapid growth.
A Level 1 evacuation order is in place for Agness and the surrounding area.
Evacuation shelters have been established at the Gold Beach Library and First Baptist Church in Gold Beach, as well as at St. John Baptist Church in Port Orford. Residents are urged to monitor local alerts and evacuation maps for the latest updates (4).
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of October 23, 2025, this fire is 42% contained.
