Springhouse Fire

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Aug 16, 2026 (1 day ago)
First reported 2 days ago
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Size
173 acres
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
Containment
50%
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
Crew size
2
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
Money spent
$2,000
Aug 17, 2:00 PM

Springhouse Fire and other nearby fires

Springhouse Fire summary

The Springhouse Fire is a wildfire near Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It has burned about 173 acres (about 131 football fields). Crews have boxed in 50% of its edge; the other 50% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 2 days ago. About 2 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
173 acres
Containment
50%
Discovered
August 15, 2026 (first reported 2 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Monday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.

Who's on it

About 2 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC. About $2,000 has been spent on it so far.

The official feed reports the total headcount, not a breakdown by crew type.

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