Commissioner Nichols apologizes for mixed evacuation messaging, says Wrights Spring Fire has stabilized

Aug 18, 2026

Commissioner Nichols told the Klamath County Board of Commissioners the Wrights Spring Fire has stabilized with support from a Northwest Incident Management Team and apologized for inconsistent evacuation messaging; he said after-action reviews will follow.

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Commissioner Nichols told the Klamath County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18 that the Wrights Spring Fire "has significantly stabilized over the last several days" though it is not yet fully contained. He said the county is working with a Northwest Incident Management Team to manage the incident and promised a formal after-action review to address communication lapses.

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