"This fire is notable for its rapid initial spread to 60 acres within a few hours of discovery, highlighting the potential for swift escalation in the region. The lack of containment and undefined cause underscore the need for continued monitoring and potential resource deployment."
The Howell wildfire, located in Osage County, Oklahoma, was first discovered at 12:00 UTC on 2026-09-06. As of the latest update at 16:40 UTC, the fire has burned 60 acres and remains uncontained, with no containment percentage reported. The cause of the fire is still undetermined, and the jurisdictional agency has not been specified. The incident is actively monitored by the NIFC, but no additional personnel, cost estimates, or fire behavior details have been provided. Over the brief timeline, the fire has grown to 60 acres without any reported containment progress.
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC · Site: Tulsa.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area, and be prepared for potential evacuation if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {A84EDD8C-E387-4D75-B83F-F24090621043}
Discovered: Sep 6, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 36.6544, -96.1519
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The Howell Fire has burned 60 acres as of September 6, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Howell Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Howell Fire is burning in Osage, OK.
The Howell Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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