Buck Creek Fire

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Aug 25, 2026 (about 2 hours ago)
First reported 2 days ago
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Size
260 acres
Aug 25, 11:00 AM
Containment
10%
Aug 25, 11:00 AM
Crew size
10
Aug 25, 11:00 AM
Money spent
$20,902
Aug 25, 11:00 AM

Buck Creek Fire and other nearby fires

Buck Creek Fire summary

The Buck Creek Fire is a wildfire near Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It has burned about 260 acres (about 197 football fields). Crews have boxed in 10% of its edge; the other 90% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 2 days ago. About 10 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.

Size
260 acres
Containment
10%
Discovered
August 23, 2026 (first reported 2 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

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

Who's on it

About 10 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $20,902 has been spent on it so far.

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

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