Wrights Spring Fire Estimated at 100 Acres East of Modoc Point
Aircraft, engines, dozers, and a helitack crew are responding to the timber fire in Klamath County.
Fire Activity: A large smoke column builds above the Wrights Spring Fire as crews respond to the timber fire east of Modoc Point. Matthew Dupuis, ODF Engine 8155.
FAST FIRE FACTS
Name:
Wrights Spring Fire
Location:
About six miles east of Modoc Point in Klamath County
Acres: Roughly 100
Containment:
Not reported
Evacuations:
None reported
Equipment:
8 engines
4 single engine air tankers
2 dozers
2 helicopters
1 helitack crew
Activity:
Burning in timber with crews actively working to contain the fire; no closures are in effect
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Firefighters are responding to the Wrights Spring Fire about six miles east of Modoc Point in Klamath County.
The fire remained estimated at roughly 100 acres Wednesday evening, according to SCOFMP. The fire is burning in timber northeast of Upper Klamath Lake.
Eight engines, four single engine air tankers, two dozers, two helicopters, and a helitack crew are assigned to the incident.
A large smoke column could be seen across the area north of Klamath Falls. Images shared by SCOFMP showed heavy smoke rising above the surrounding forest as ground and aviation resources worked the fire.
No structures are threatened, and no closures are in effect. Crews are actively working to contain the fire, but no containment percentage has been released.
Live Fire Camera: Watch current conditions near the Wrights Spring Fire from the Steiger Butte East camera. TowerView.
This is a developing incident. Jefferson Firewatch will update this report as additional information becomes available.
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