Salt Creek Fire
ACRES BURNED
1657
STATE
Oklahoma
ORIGIN COUNTY
Sequoyahcontainment
100%
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35.5808396613477, -94.598062743836
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2025-03-25
TIMELINE
6 days
March 25
Detected
March 31
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Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Hardwood LitterDescription
13 air miles NE of Sallisaw, OK
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DVF
TOTAL PERSONNEL
16
DISPATCH CENTER
Arkansas-Oklahoma Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
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35.5808396613477, -94.598062743836
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2025-03-29 08:06:40.4745972025-03-29 08:06:40.474597
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Salt Creek Fire in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, was reported on March 14, 2025, though the exact time and specific location within the county are not detailed in the recent updates[1][3][5]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest update, the Salt Creek Fire has burned 1,151 acres and is 40% contained[1]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire has been part of a broader wildfire situation in Oklahoma, with its growth influenced by extreme fire weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. The specific rate of spread for the Salt Creek Fire is not provided, but it is noted that the fire is part of a larger wildfire situation that has been challenging to contain due to weather conditions[1][5]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, but the outlook remains challenging due to ongoing weather conditions. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and other agencies are coordinating efforts to manage the fire and support recovery[1][5].
Citations
['https://www.battstaging.com/fire/salt-creek-fire/', 'https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or710s-salt-creek', 'https://safeguardproperties.com/fema-fire-management-assistance-declaration-oklahoma-little-salt-creek-fire/', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://oklahoma.gov/oem/news/newsroom/wildfire-situation-update-3---march-16-2025.html']
