Oklahoma Wildfire Grows to 900 Acres, Cause Undetermined
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the fire has expanded to 900 acres as of August 21, 2026.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 10:35 a.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 10:35 a.m. ETFirst report
Wildfire in Oklahoma Grows to 900 Acres, Cause Undetermined
A wildfire in Oklahoma has burned 900 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire, designated incident 2690, was discovered on August 21, 2026, and is classified as a Type 4 Incident. No containment figure has been reported yet.
The cause of the fire has not been determined. The NIFC's data, published on its open data portal, lists the fire's status as active and developing.
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