Black Kettle
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | SEP 17 | SEP 18 | SEP 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 70° 67° |  96° 73° |  99° 77° |  98° 71° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Low SEP 17 Low SEP 18 Low SEP 19 Lowest | |||
| Area Fuels | Short Grass (1 foot) | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Oklahoma Forestry ServicesRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 5
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Moderate
DESCRIPTION
4 Miles SE from Roll, OKOVERVIEW
Black Kettle Fire started on 09/14 and is currently at 1,527 acres and 50% containment.Black Kettle Fire Report — September 15, 2026
Forward progression halted in northeastern Roger Mills County
The fire is burning in short-grass rangeland southeast of Roll in northeastern Roger Mills County. After igniting on September 14 and spreading rapidly northward along State Highway 47, emergency responders halted its forward progression that evening. No communities are currently threatened as crews monitor the burned area.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders are in effect for Roger Mills County as of September 14, though officials urge nearby residents to stay alert.
Conditions and Outlook
South to south-southwest winds will continue over the next several days, with gusty conditions intensifying toward the middle of the week. Hot and dry weather with minimal chances of rain will maintain elevated fire danger across the rangeland as crews work to ensure the perimeter remains secure.
Cause and Context
The fire has been attributed to natural causes, igniting on private rangeland amid persistent regional drought across western Oklahoma.
Official updates current through September 15, 2026.
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