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Multiple wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres in the western United States
United States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County has reached 8,722 acres, while the Modrite Fire near Inchelium has grown to 58,860 acres with 57% containment. The Mile Post 18 Fire near Hoopa has spread across roughly 6,557 to 7,000 acres and is 22% contained; an Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked for the Wrights Spring Fire.
SO WHAT?
The fires represent substantial regional wildfire disruption and may require expanded emergency response and affect nearby communities.
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Reports behind this event
ktvl.comen
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked as Wrights Spring Fire hits 8,722 acres in Klamath Co.
Aug 19, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
khq.comen
Modrite Fire near Inchelium grows to 58,860 acres, containment increases to 57%
Aug 18, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
times-standard.comen
Hoopa's Mile Post 18 Fire nears 7K acres with 22% containment
Aug 18, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
mendocinobeacon.comen
Mile Post 18 Fire north of Hoopa in Humboldt County spreads to 6,557 acres
Aug 18, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC
willitsnews.comEnglish
Mile Post 18 Fire north of Hoopa in Humboldt County spreads to 6 , 557 acres
Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC