"The fire’s rapid containment—from 50% to 100% within two days—demonstrates effective resource deployment and highlights the importance of early detection and swift response in wildfire management."
The Black Fox wildfire, located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, was discovered on August 30, 2026, and has burned 165 acres. It was initially 50% contained with 19 personnel on the ground, and the fire behavior was reported as active. By August 31, containment rose to 75% with only 4 personnel remaining, and the fire behavior shifted to minimal. On September 1, the fire was fully contained at 100% with 4 personnel still on site, and the behavior remained minimal. The incident was caused by human activity and is managed by unspecified jurisdictional agency.
Official source description: 10 Miles N from Kansas, OK
Minimal
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IRWIN ID: {19469320-880E-41B5-A967-3F3271B9FFDE}
Discovered: Aug 30, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $5,025
Coordinates: 36.1236, -94.82
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The Black Fox Fire has burned 165 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the Black Fox Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Black Fox Fire is burning in Cherokee, OK.
The Black Fox Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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