"This incident demonstrates a rapid containment trajectory for a 900‑acre fire, achieving full containment within 14 days despite initial active behavior and significant personnel deployment. The relatively high estimated cost of $70,000 reflects the resources required to secure the perimeter and manage the fire."
The 2690 wildfire, located 4 miles east of Gracemont in Caddo County, Oklahoma, was discovered on August 21, 2026, and has burned a total of 900 acres. Initial reports indicated no containment, but by the next hour the fire was 15% contained with 79 personnel on the scene and described as active, flanking, and backing. Over the following days containment steadily increased: 40% by August 24, 50% by August 26, 90% by August 29, and 95% by September 1, with minimal, creeping or smoldering behavior noted. The fire was fully contained on September 4, 2026, with only six personnel remaining on the scene. The cause remains undetermined and jurisdictional agency information is not provided.
Official source description: 4 Miles E from Gracemont, OK
Minimal; Creeping; Backing
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Check current air quality on AirNow.gov →The fire is now fully contained and the behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or fire restrictions are necessary.
IRWIN ID: {F1FEFEE8-0910-48D7-BBDE-12D383B27EDB}
Discovered: Aug 21, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $70,000
Coordinates: 35.1646, -98.1851
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The 2690 Fire has burned 900 acres as of September 4, 2026.
Yes, the 2690 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The 2690 Fire is burning in Caddo, OK.
The 2690 Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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