What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of August 13, 2026, the Wrights Spring Fire is burning in Klamath County in southern Oregon.
The fire is located within the Fremont-Winema National Forests, approximately two miles west of Sprague River and southeast of Chiloquin. Fire activity has extended toward Bliss Road, Bly Mountain, Swan Lake Rim, and nearby rural communities (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Wrights Spring Fire include:
- Bliss Road area
- Bly Mountain
- Chiloquin
- Flat Lake
- Horton Reservoir
- Saddle Mountain
- Sprague River
- Swan Lake Rim
- Yonna Woods
What is the current containment status of the Wrights Spring Fire?
As of August 13, 2026, the Wrights Spring Fire has burned 53,060.4 acres and is 6% contained.
Firefighters are reinforcing established fire lines, constructing contingency lines southeast of the fire, and securing areas around Bliss Road, Flat Lake, Saddle Mountain, and Swan Lake Rim. Structure protection remains a priority around Yonna Woods and Bly Mountain.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Level 3 Go Now evacuation orders, Level 2 Be Set evacuation warnings, and Level 1 Be Ready notices remain in effect for numerous evacuation zones in Klamath County. Residents should monitor instructions from local authorities because evacuation levels may change as fire conditions develop (2).
Red Cross emergency shelters are open at Chiloquin Elementary School, located at 548 South 2nd Avenue in Chiloquin, and Living Springs Fellowship, located at 31897 Mission Street in Bonanza. The Klamath County Fairgrounds at 3531 South 6th Street in Klamath Falls is available as a large-animal shelter.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of August 13, 2026, this fire is 6% contained.
