"The fire’s rapid growth from 75 to 206 acres in just a few days, coupled with a swift containment rate reaching 100% within a week, highlights effective firefighting response and resource allocation."
The GREASY CREEK wildfire, located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, was first discovered on August 27, 2026, and has grown to 206 acres by September 4, 2026. Initial reports on August 28 indicated 75 acres with no containment data. By August 31, the fire had expanded to 206 acres and was 90% contained, with nine personnel on the scene and minimal, creeping fire behavior. On September 4, containment reached 100% with three personnel remaining on the scene, maintaining minimal, creeping behavior. The incident remains undetermined in cause and is under the jurisdiction of an unspecified agency.
Official source description: 7 Miles SE from Wetumka, OK
Minimal; Creeping
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Check current air quality on AirNow.gov →With the fire now fully contained and exhibiting minimal, creeping behavior, general wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or active fire danger is present.
IRWIN ID: {0249EE0E-6F72-4447-B438-AC8C17E50C2E}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $15,000
Coordinates: 35.1358, -96.1742
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The GREASY CREEK Fire has burned 206 acres as of September 4, 2026.
Yes, the GREASY CREEK Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The GREASY CREEK Fire is burning in Hughes, OK.
The GREASY CREEK Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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