A 27-year-old Chiloquin man was killed Sunday night after Oregon State Police says his SUV crossed into oncoming traffic while attempting to pass another vehicle on Highway 97. The SUV collided head-on with a semi-truck; a passenger suffered minor injuries.

Klamath Community College and the Klamath Tribes are partnering to provide hands-on construction and job-readiness training for tribal members. Nineteen participants recently rebuilt park benches and picnic tables in Chiloquin as they work toward future registered apprenticeship opportunities.

Twenty-seven days after the Wrights Spring Fire ignited, the 55,134-acre fire is now 90% contained with no measurable growth in 48 hours. Crews are pulling equipment, repairing roads and dozer lines, and working through the last stubborn pockets of heat.

The Wrights Spring Fire has reached 55,134 acres and 75% containment on its 25th day. Crews are pushing mop-up deeper into the perimeter, expanding suppression repair, and releasing personnel and equipment as confidence in containment continues to grow.

Klamath County Fire District 3 has voted unanimously to end its ambulance service, citing costs that insurance billing does not cover. The former service area will be divided among Chiloquin, Klamath County Fire District 1, and Basin Ambulance, with longer response times expected in some areas.

The Wrights Spring Fire is now 55,133 acres and 65% contained as crews deepen mop-up, repair roads and dozer lines, and stabilize areas affected by suppression work. Staffing has dropped to 667 as resources are gradually released for other fires across the region.

Firefighters have closed the last open edge of the Wrights Spring Fire near Swan Lake Point. The fire is now 54,492 acres and 55% contained as crews expand mop-up, remove hazard trees, repair roads, and restore areas affected by suppression work.

The Wrights Spring Fire has reached 54,131 acres and 55% containment as crews near a continuous containment line around the fire. Another unauthorized drone grounded firefighting aircraft Tuesday night, while evacuation levels continue to ease across southern Klamath County.

The Wrights Spring Fire is now 54,016 acres and 53% contained as crews work to close remaining gaps along the south and southwest perimeter. Secure areas are moving into patrol and suppression repair, while Northwest Team 8 prepares for the fire’s next management transition.

The Wrights Spring Fire has grown to 53,941 acres and reached 51% containment as crews build direct fireline along the southwest edge. Firefighters are working to close remaining gaps near Swan Lake Point while evacuation levels begin easing across parts of southern Klamath County.

The Wrights Spring Fire has reached 53,628 acres and 47% containment as much of the northern half becomes increasingly secure. OSFM crews are demobilizing, while Northwest Team 8 evaluates whether firefighters can move closer to the active southwest edge.

The Wrights Spring Fire has reached 53,388 acres and 9% containment as crews prepare southern control lines for a potential firing operation. OSFM structure protection resources are entering their final shift, while several evacuation zones have been reduced as threats to homes continue to decline.

Overnight rain moderated conditions on the Wrights Spring Fire, giving crews time to reinforce containment lines before warmer, drier weather returns. The fire is 53,061 acres and 6% contained as structure protection resources scale back in northern areas and work continues along the south and southwest.

The Wrights Spring Fire has reached 53,032 acres and 6% containment as crews increasingly move northern areas into patrol status. Structure protection and line construction remain focused farther south, while officials confirm one primary structure and three outbuildings were lost earlier in the incident.

The Wrights Spring Fire is now 52,531 acres and 5% contained with 761 personnel assigned. Crews report increasingly secure lines on the north end while firefighters work spot fires and build control line near Swan Lake Rim. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Klamath and Lake counties.

As the Wrights Spring Fire disrupts communities across Klamath County, food banks, volunteers, tribal programs, and local fundraisers are helping displaced families and animals. Residents are urged to check current needs and verify donation requests before giving.

The Wrights Spring Fire has grown to 51,687 acres as crews strengthen control lines across the incident. Fire officials report progress on the north end, while structure protection continues around Bly Mountain, Bliss Road, and Swan Lake. Evacuations remain widespread.

The Wrights Spring Fire is mapped at 19,290 acres and remains 0% contained west of Sprague River. Unified command is in place with 316 personnel assigned, expanded evacuations in effect, and eight OSFM task forces supporting structure protection.

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Chiloquin Friday afternoon. Investigators later located a vehicle connected to the shooting, and community tips helped lead authorities to a suspect now facing attempted murder and assault charges.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect through Sunday for parts of the Klamath Basin, eastern Klamath County and Modoc County. Strong southwest winds, very low humidity and critically dry fuels could allow new fires to spread rapidly, while hot inland weather continues across the region.