"This fire is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within two days of reporting—despite a human-caused ignition and active torching behavior. The efficient use of limited resources (two personnel) and low estimated cost highlight effective incident management."
The High Fence wildfire, located 4 miles northwest of Stuart in Hughes County, Oklahoma, was discovered on August 29, 2026. By August 30, the fire had burned 250 acres and was 60% contained, with two personnel on the scene and an estimated cost of $1,214. The next day, containment rose to 90% while the area remained unchanged, and by September 1 the fire was fully contained at 100% with minimal torching behavior. The incident remains active but fully contained, with no further growth reported.
Official source description: 4 Miles NW from Stuart, OK
Minimal; Torching
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IRWIN ID: {0D145145-CE8C-4621-B345-9E9B1980DCBF}
Discovered: Aug 29, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $1,214
Coordinates: 34.9708, -96.1389
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The High Fence Fire has burned 250 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the High Fence Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The High Fence Fire is burning in Hughes, OK.
The High Fence Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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