Wrights Spring Fire Expands to 34,000 Acres; Evacuations and Air Quality Alert Issued
Wrights Spring Fire Expands to 34,000 Acres; Evacuations and Air Quality Alert Issued
US · Published Aug 10, 2026
• The Wrights Spring Fire in Oregon has grown significantly, reaching nearly 34,000 acres as of August 8, 2026, with containment still at 0%. Evacuation orders have been issued at Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 for affected areas, including closures along Sprague River Highway from 9 Mile Road to Sprague River Drive and Bliss Road at milepost
• Evacuation centers have been established at Chiloquin Elementary School for residents and Klamath County Fairgrounds for livestock. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has also issued an Air Quality Alert, effective until noon PDT Monday, due to wildfire smoke causing unhealthy air conditions. Residents are advised to avoid FS Road 5813, FS Road 5817, and FS Road 22 due to heavy fire traffic and operational activity.

Impact & Risks

The Wrights Spring Fire poses significant risks to residents in the affected areas, with mandatory evacuations in place for those in Level 3 zones. Smoke from the fire is causing air quality to fluctuate, potentially reaching unhealthy levels, which can impact vulnerable groups such as infants, young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with heart or lung conditions. Road closures and heavy fire traffic are also creating logistical challenges for evacuation and emergency response efforts.

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