"This fire is notable for its rapid growth to over 100 acres within a day and the lack of containment, indicating a potentially escalating threat to surrounding areas."
The EL DORADO wildfire was discovered on September 5, 2026, near latitude 34.5414 and longitude -96.7572 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. As of the latest update on September 6, 2026, the fire has burned 109 acres with no containment reported. The cause remains undetermined and the jurisdictional agency has not been specified. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not documented, but the fire is still active and has not yet been contained. The situation has evolved from initial discovery to a 109-acre blaze with no containment progress reported.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Ardmore. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed of local updates, avoid the area, and be prepared to evacuate if instructed.
IRWIN ID: {BB87C789-DA76-44D4-B083-BFF00D9679C4}
Discovered: Sep 5, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 34.5414, -96.7572
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The EL DORADO Fire has burned 109 acres as of September 6, 2026.
The EL DORADO Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The EL DORADO Fire is burning in Pontotoc, OK.
No, the EL DORADO Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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