"The wildfire’s rapid containment—from 45% to 100% within nine days—demonstrates effective resource deployment and favorable weather conditions, preventing further spread in a rural area. The incident’s growth to 111 acres and the deployment of 11 personnel highlight the operational response required for even moderate-sized fires."
The Wildhorse Creek wildfire, located 1 mile north of Moyers in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, was first discovered on August 28, 2026. By August 30, the fire had burned 106 acres and was 45% contained, with eight personnel on the scene and an estimated cost of $9,486. Over the next week the fire fluctuated in size and containment: it remained at 106 acres on August 31 with 70% containment, grew to 111 acres by September 1 with 50% containment, and then stabilized at 111 acres while containment rose to 75% on September 2, 90% on September 3, dipped to 70% on September 4, and finally reached 100% containment by September 7. The fire behavior shifted from active uphill runs to minimal uphill runs, then to moderate backing, and ultimately to minimal smoldering as containment improved. The incident remains under the jurisdiction of the National Interagency Fire Center, with no specific local agency listed.
Official source description: 1 Miles N from Moyers, OK
Minimal; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: McAlester. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and exhibiting minimal smoldering behavior. General wildfire safety guidance applies, but no evacuation or immediate action is required at this time.
IRWIN ID: {BB04D9E4-68E2-4E1A-BED6-AA131F3EDD1B}
Discovered: Aug 28, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $13,716
Coordinates: 34.215, -95.3886
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The Wildhorse Creek Fire has burned 111 acres as of September 7, 2026.
Yes, the Wildhorse Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Wildhorse Creek Fire is burning in Pushmataha, OK.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Wildhorse Creek Fire remains active.
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