"The fire’s rapid growth from 600 to 608 acres in a single day, combined with a swift containment from 70% to 100% within five days, highlights effective firefighting response and the potential for extreme behavior in the region."
The WRIGHT wildfire, located 5 miles southwest of Dustin in Hughes County, Oklahoma, was first discovered on August 29, 2026. By the first NIFC update on August 30, the fire had burned 600 acres with no containment. Twenty minutes later, containment reached 70% with 42 personnel on the scene and the fire described as Extreme. The next day the fire grew to 608 acres but containment remained at 70% before rising to 80% with only 10 personnel, and the behavior shifted to Minimal; Creeping. By September 4, the blaze was fully contained at 100% with 9 personnel, having burned a total of 608 acres. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency is listed.
Official source description: 5 Miles SW from Dustin, OK
Minimal; Creeping
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: McAlester. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behaving minimally; however, general wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {1B9C64F1-7AEE-4099-8904-993AE15967B5}
Discovered: Aug 29, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $30,000
Coordinates: 35.2247, -96.1149
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The WRIGHT Fire has burned 608 acres as of September 4, 2026.
Yes, the WRIGHT Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The WRIGHT Fire is burning in Hughes, OK.
No, the WRIGHT Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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