Crumb Creek Fire

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Sep 2, 2026 (about 3 hours ago)
First reported 2 days ago
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Size
260 acres
Sep 1, 11:00 PM
Containment
40%
Sep 1, 11:00 PM
Crew size
10
Sep 1, 11:00 PM
Money spent
$5,698
Sep 1, 11:00 PM

Crumb Creek Fire and other nearby fires

Crumb Creek Fire summary

The Crumb Creek Fire is a wildfire near Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It has burned about 260 acres (about 197 football fields). Crews have boxed in 40% of its edge; the other 60% 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
40%
Discovered
August 31, 2026 (first reported 2 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Tuesday, September 1st at 11:00 p.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 $5,698 has been spent on it so far.

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

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