Quickly advancing fire kills Klamath Falls man fighting Wrights Spring Fire

Published on: 08/08/2026

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Klamath Falls dozer operator Jason Ensign, 47, died fighting the Wrights Spring Fire after flames cut off his escape, officials said. Gov. Kotek invoked the Conflagration Act.

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