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Wrights Spring Fire Nears Full Line

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.

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Fire Crews Close Remaining Gaps

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.

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OSFM Begins Demobilizing as Crews Prep Firing Operation

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.

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Vacant Building Destroyed in Highway 39 Fire

A vacant structure near Oregon Highway 39 and Roberta Drive in Klamath Falls was destroyed in an overnight fire Thursday, according to Klamath County Fire District 1. Fire officials said crews encountered heavy fire throughout the building and later shifted to a defensive strategy because of fire conditions and structural instability.

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Fire Damages Vacant Klamath Falls Home

Klamath County Fire District 1 responded Monday morning to a structure fire at an abandoned home in the 1700 block of Arthur Street in Klamath Falls. Crews found smoke and fire coming from the vacant structure, brought the fire under control, and prevented it from spreading to nearby homes.

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