Wrights Spring Fire Expands to 3,101 Acres Amid Red Flag Warning
The Wrights Spring Fire, located in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District, has grown to 3,101 acres as of the latest reports. Firefighting crews have been actively working to contain the blaze, with 30,000 gallons of fire retardant already deployed. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the region, including areas such as Medford, Grants Pass, and Ashland in Oregon, as well as Happy Camp and Etna in California. The warning highlights strong gusty winds of 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, and low humidity levels between 8-15%, which are contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to allocate additional resources to combat the fire. Source time: not specified.