"The rapid containment of a 275‑acre fire within a few hours demonstrates efficient firefighting response and highlights the importance of early detection and swift action in wildfire management."
The GUNPOWDER wildfire was discovered on August 30, 2026, near Hughes County, Oklahoma, at 20:49 local time. By the first NIFC update on August 31 at 14:40, the fire had burned 275 acres with no containment reported. A later update at 18:20 the same day confirmed the fire was fully contained (100%) and described the behavior as minimal, with a short description noting the fire was 4 miles east of Wetumka, OK. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency is listed. The fire’s containment progressed from unknown to complete within a few hours, indicating effective suppression efforts.
Official source description: 4 Miles E from Wetumka, OK
Minimal
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IRWIN ID: {085436F3-5197-46F4-B487-7295AD4F4364}
Discovered: Aug 30, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $15,000
Coordinates: 35.2339, -96.1614
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The GUNPOWDER Fire has burned 275 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the GUNPOWDER Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The GUNPOWDER Fire is burning in Hughes, OK.
The GUNPOWDER Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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