Buck Creek Fire
ACRES BURNED
542
STATE
Oklahoma
ORIGIN COUNTY
Pushmatahacontainment
100%
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34.4569505014095, -95.688340648499
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2025-04-17
TIMELINE
7 days
April 17
Detected
April 24
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Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Hardwood LitterDescription
7 miles W of Dunbar
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DVF
TOTAL PERSONNEL
8
DISPATCH CENTER
Arkansas-Oklahoma Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
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2025-04-24 08:00:48.3559282025-04-24 08:00:48.355928
**Start Date/Time/Location** The exact start date and time of the Buck Creek Fire are not specified, but it is located seven miles west of Dunbar, OK, in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. The latest updates are as of April 17, 2025[1][3][5]. **Size and Containment** The fire has burned 542 acres and is reported to be 90% contained, according to the most recent and reliable sources[1][3][5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire has been exhibiting moderate fire behavior, including backing, flanking, and creeping. The rate of spread has been managed to some extent, but the fire remains a concern due to its location and ongoing fire conditions[1][2][4]. **Containment Efforts** The fire is being managed by the Oklahoma Division of Forestry. Efforts include ground crews and possibly aerial support, although specific details on the number of personnel and equipment involved are limited. Only 8 personnel are listed as involved in the response[1][3].
Citations
['https://www.battstaging.com/fire/buck-creek-fire/', 'https://zoom.earth/fires/us-ok-buck-creek-fire/', 'https://ag.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Most-Recent-Fire-Situation-Report.pdf', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://www.battstaging.com/state/oklahoma/']
