Atoka County, Oklahoma · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
218 acres
Aug 11, 1:00 AM
|
— |
| Containment | — |
30%
Aug 11, 1:00 AM
|
— |
| Crew size | — |
4
Aug 11, 1:00 AM
|
— |
| Money spent | — |
$9,384
Aug 11, 1:00 AM
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— |
The Mill Creek Fire is a wildfire near Atoka County, Oklahoma. It has burned about 218 acres (about 165 football fields). Crews have boxed in 30% of its edge; the other 70% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. About 4 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Tuesday, August 11th at 1:00 a.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 4 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $9,384 has been spent on it so far.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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