Klamath County declares emergency as Wrights Spring Fire response continues

Aug 11, 2026

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously declared an emergency for the Wrights Spring Fire, approved requests for state and National Guard support, and said a public information officer will join county staff to coordinate messaging as shelters care for hundreds of people and animals.

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The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring an emergency for the Wrights Spring Fire and authorized letters requesting evacuation and road-closure support from state partners and the Oregon Army National Guard.

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