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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.
Rain Gives Wrights Spring Fire Crews a Break as Structure Protection Scales Back
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.
Structure Protection Shifts South as Wrights Spring Fire Crews Secure Northern Areas
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.
Wrights Spring Fire Reaches 5% Containment as Crews Focus on Southwest Flank
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.
Wrights Spring Fire Grows to 51,687 Acres as Crews Strengthen Southern Lines
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.
Wrights Spring Fire Reaches 46,769 Acres as Large Forest Closure Takes Effect
The Wrights Spring Fire has grown to 46,769 acres after adding nearly 12,800 acres in 24 hours. Evacuations remain widespread across southern Klamath County, 555 personnel are assigned to the incident, and a large Fremont-Winema National Forest closure is now in effect.
Wrights Spring Fire Crosses Bliss Road as Crews Battle Eastward Spread (UPDATED)
The Wrights Spring Fire has grown to 33,970 acres and remains 0% contained after pushing east and southeast across Bliss Road near Round Mountain. Ten structural task forces are working across the incident as crews build control lines and expand structure protection around Sprague River.
Wrights Spring Fire Mapped at 19,290 Acres as Evacuations Expand (UPDATED)
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.
Level 3 Evacuations Issued as Wrights Spring Fire Surges to 8,722 Acres
The Wrights Spring Fire has surged to approximately 8,722 acres east of Chiloquin as Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuations expand around the incident. Oregon has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act, bringing additional structural firefighting resources to Klamath County.
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 54% Containment as Crews Begin Pulling Hose
Containment on the East Evans Creek Fire has increased to 54% as crews push mop-up beyond 200 feet in many areas and begin removing hose and equipment from the western perimeter. The fire remains at 15,580 acres, with a Florida incident management team set to take command Monday.
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 46% Containment as Night Operations Shift to Patrol
Containment on the East Evans Creek Fire has increased to 46% as crews continue deep mop-up and prepare to shift overnight operations to patrol. Improved field mapping reduced the official size to 15,580 acres, while seven helicopters remain available and a new incident management team will assume command Monday.
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 38% Containment as Evacuations Ease Again
Containment on the East Evans Creek Fire has increased to 38% as firefighters push deeper into mop-up and evacuation levels ease again. The fire remains at 15,705 acres with minimal smoke visible, while crews begin suppression repair and remove equipment from increasingly secure portions of the incident.
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 33% Containment as Crews Shift Deeper Into Mop-Up
Containment on the East Evans Creek Fire has climbed to 33% after crews held established lines through another round of strong winds. The fire remains at 15,705 acres with no overnight growth as firefighters work toward a massive 2,300-acre mop-up goal and some resources begin transitioning to suppression repair.
No New Growth as Firefighters Make Progress Ahead of Red Flag Weather
The East Evans Creek Fire held at 15,705 acres overnight with no new growth reported as containment remains at 26%. Crews are pushing mop-up as far as 150 feet into portions of the fire, while a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning and wind gusts up to 45 mph could test firelines Wednesday.
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 26% Containment as Evacuations Ease
Containment on the East Evans Creek Fire climbed to 26% Tuesday as firefighters continued deep mop-up and evacuation levels were reduced around the incident. All evacuation notices have been lifted in Douglas County, while some resources are beginning to move to other fires as conditions improve.
UPDATED: East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 15,705 Acres as Mop-Up Expands, Containment Holds at 17%
The East Evans Creek Fire is now mapped at 15,705 acres as firefighters continue expanding mop-up and strengthening containment lines across the incident. Crews have pushed as far as 150 feet into parts of the fire footprint and up to 200 feet around some homes, while triple-digit heat and thunderstorms remain concerns.
Containment Climbs to 17% as Crews Catch New Spot Fires on East Evans Creek Fire
Firefighters caught several new spot fires and breaches of control line Monday as the East Evans Creek Fire entered its 10th day. Despite hot and windy conditions, crews expanded mop-up, strengthened more than 60 miles of control line and increased containment to 17%.
Crews Complete Line Around Active Board Mountain Area as East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 15,015 Acres
The East Evans Creek Fire enters its 10th day with firefighters reporting progress around the active Board Mountain area, where crews completed line and reinforced sections challenged by fire Sunday. Control lines held across the main fire overnight, but dry fuels, heat and afternoon winds remain concerns.
East Evans Creek Fire Crosses Lines Again Near Board Mountain
Critical fire weather tested the East Evans Creek Fire again Sunday as flames crossed control lines near Board Mountain and crews battled increased activity southwest of Boswell Mountain. Firefighters contained an eastern slopover and quickly stopped a separate half-acre spot at Canyon Creek.
Crews Reposition as Winds Threaten East Evans Creek Fire Lines
Firefighters are repositioning resources along the southern edge of the Board Mountain spot fire Sunday as hot, dry and windy conditions threaten containment. Overnight crews made progress after Saturday’s wind-driven activity, while damage assessments identified one long-vacant residence and five outbuildings.