Wrights Spring Fire (OR)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Klamath County
- Complexity
- Type 2 Incident
- Jurisdiction
- USFS · Federal land
Burning across federal land managed by the USFS in Klamath, Oregon, the active Wrights Spring Fire has reached 500 acres since it started on August 5, 2026. Satellites have detected five heat signatures nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 2,603,769 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 52% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Oregon for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 500 acres — about 2.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 2,603,769 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 52% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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