"This incident is notable for its rapid containment of a 914‑acre fire within a month, demonstrating effective resource deployment and favorable weather conditions. The steady growth in estimated cost highlights the financial impact of even well‑contained wildfires."
The MEERS wildfire, located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, was first discovered on September 8, 2026, and remains an undetermined cause incident. By September 9, the fire had burned 914 acres and was 75% contained, with 29 personnel on the scene and minimal, torching behavior. Over the following weeks the fire size remained steady at 914 acres while containment increased from 75% to 95% by September 15, then to 99% on September 26, and finally reaching 100% containment on October 1. Throughout the timeline, the fire behavior remained minimal and creeping, with personnel numbers decreasing from 29 to 4 and then to 2 as containment progressed. The estimated cost rose from $125,000 on September 9 to $572,560 by October 1, reflecting ongoing suppression efforts.
Official source description: 8 Miles NW from Meers, OK
Minimal; Creeping
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: Lawton. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC · Site: Lawton North.
The fire is currently minimal and creeping with 100% containment; general wildfire safety guidance applies, but residents should remain aware of any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {B9CB8A51-25E3-4230-85CF-CD866C55AD1F}
Discovered: Sep 8, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $572,560
Coordinates: 34.8406, -98.6779
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The MEERS Fire has burned 914 acres as of October 1, 2026.
Yes, the MEERS Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The MEERS Fire is burning in Comanche, OK.
The MEERS Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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