"This incident is notable primarily because it is a human‑caused fire in a populated county, highlighting the ongoing risk of accidental ignitions. Although the fire is relatively small, the lack of containment data underscores the need for vigilance."
The Turkey Hill wildfire was discovered on September 11, 2026, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, and is located at latitude 35.0563 and longitude -96.8807. The incident is human‑caused and, as of the latest official report, has burned 17 acres with no containment information available. The jurisdictional agency has not been identified. Current fire behavior details are not reported, so the situation remains largely unknown beyond the initial acreage.
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: Moore.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local conditions, avoid activities that could spark fires, and follow any official evacuation or safety orders.
IRWIN ID: {477C76AF-9886-4DC0-BBEA-64745B32CAA4}
Discovered: Sep 11, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 35.0563, -96.8807
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The TURKEY HILL Fire has burned 17 acres as of September 12, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the TURKEY HILL Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The TURKEY HILL Fire is burning in Pottawatomie, OK.
The TURKEY HILL Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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