"The fire’s rapid expansion from 1,250 to 1,600 acres in just a few days, combined with the deployment of 14 personnel and a cost increase to $66,139, highlights the significant resources required to bring it under control."
The Alexander Trail fire, located 5 miles west of Nashoba in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, was discovered on August 29, 2026. By the first NIFC update on August 30, it had burned 1,250 acres and was 10% contained, with 7 personnel on the scene and an estimated cost of $19,923. The fire grew to 1,400 acres the next day, still 10% contained, and by September 1 it had expanded to 1,600 acres and reached 20% containment with 14 personnel, raising the estimated cost to $66,139. Over the following days containment steadily improved—40% on September 2, 55% on September 3, 70% on September 4, 90% on September 7, and finally 100% on September 10—while the acreage remained steady at 1,600 acres and fire behavior shifted from extreme and active to moderate and then minimal smoldering.
Official source description: 5 Miles W from Nashoba, OK
Minimal; Smoldering; Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: McAlester. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies; remain aware of local advisories and avoid unnecessary exposure to smoke or residual fire risk.
IRWIN ID: {82CE8532-8888-4C08-BACE-4207E1109484}
Discovered: Aug 29, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $66,139
Coordinates: 34.4778, -95.2967
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The Alexander Trail Fire has burned 1,600 acres as of September 10, 2026.
Yes, the Alexander Trail Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Alexander Trail Fire is burning in Pushmataha, OK.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Alexander Trail Fire remains active.
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