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Wrights Spring Fire

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Fire Status

Updated: August 31, 2026

Size: 55,134 acres

Containment: 90%

Personnel: 359

Current Status:
No measurable growth has occurred in the past 48 hours. Remaining heat is well inside the perimeter and is not threatening containment lines.

Operations:
Crews are focused on patrol, equipment removal, road and dozer-line repair, chipping, and soil stabilization.

Latest Update:
The fire continues moving toward its final stages as staffing drops and suppression repair becomes the primary focus. Red Flag conditions remain possible, with very low humidity and ridgetop winds gusting to around 30 mph.

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