Crumb Creek Fire (Oklahoma)

Burning across private hardwood litter 2 miles northwest of Stanley, Oklahoma, in Pushmataha County, the Crumb Creek Fire has reached full containment following seven days of activity. The natural-cause fire exhibited minimal, backing, and creeping behavior while expanding at an approximate average daily growth rate of 37 acres per day. Firefighting efforts for the incident were overseen by a Type 4 Incident Commander with a total personnel count of 10, managing operations classified as a Type 5 Incident.

Totaling 260 acres, the incident unfolded within a broader national context where 3,186,142 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 42% below the country's two-decade average. This regional activity occurred within the local typical fire season, which generally spans from June to October. Final containment of the Crumb Creek Fire was achieved with total suppression costs amounting to 5,698 USD.