Snake Mountain Fire (Oklahoma)

Burning for eleven days through private timber and understory land, the 703-acre Snake Mountain Fire in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, has reached full containment with zero remaining threat of spread, though suppression efforts continue at a total cost of $32,007. Located three miles east of Nashoba, the incident was managed by a Type 4 Incident Commander directing a modest crew of 18 personnel on what was classified as a Type 4 Incident.

The fire advanced at an average daily growth of approximately 64 acres per day before achieving its 100 percent containment status, with final fire behavior observed as minimal, creeping, and backing. Sparked by human activity on August 13, 2026, the blaze unfolded within a region where the typical fire season spans from June to October. This local event occurred against a broader national backdrop in 2026, during which 2,993,191 hectares have burned across the country—marking a total that sits 45 percent below the two-decade average.