Lost Creek Fire (Oklahoma)
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Quick facts
- Location
- 1 Miles N from intersection of the E 1280 Rd and the N 2630 Rd., OK
- Personnel
- 16
- Complexity
- Type 4 Incident
- Fuel
- Short Grass (1 foot)
- Behavior
- Minimal, Smoldering
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Caddo County, Oklahoma, the active Lost Creek Fire has maintained a steady pace since its start on September 1, 2026, averaging roughly 75 acres per day over its six days burning to reach a total of 450 acres. Situated one mile north of the intersection of E 1280 Rd and N 2630 Rd, the incident is currently exhibiting minimal, smoldering fire behavior within short grass fuels standing about one foot tall.
Fire suppression efforts are being handled by a Type 3 Team managing the Type 4 Incident, supported by a personnel roster of 16 individuals. Operations have achieved 80 percent containment on the fire, with total costs mounting to $200,000.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. On a broader scale, the national landscape has seen 3,186,142 hectares burn so far in 2026, a figure tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Oklahoma for 6 days. So far it has affected roughly 450 acres — about 1.8 km². About 80% of the perimeter is contained — over half is secured, though hotspots remain.
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 3,186,142 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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