Calvary Creek
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | SEP 17 | SEP 18 | SEP 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 89° 75° | 98° 76° |  97° 76° |  100° 78° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY High Burn Environment SEP 17 Moderate SEP 18 Moderate SEP 19 Moderate | |||
| Area Fuels | Short Grass (1 foot) | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Oklahoma Forestry ServicesRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Moderate
DESCRIPTION
4 Miles E from Rocky, OKOVERVIEW
Calvary Creek Fire started on 09/15 and is currently at 906 acres and 60% containment.Calvary Creek Fire Report — September 16, 2026
Firefighters battle active grass fire burning east of Rocky
The Calvary Creek Fire is burning east of Rocky along State Highway 55 in Washita County. After igniting on Tuesday evening, the blaze pushed rapidly northward through short grass fuels with active flanking. Local mutual aid departments and state forestry personnel are working to suppress the fire.
Evacuations and Closures
- No mandatory evacuation orders or road closures are in effect as of September 16.
Impact
Flames destroyed residential property and damaged power infrastructure east of Rocky. Responders safely evacuated an occupant ahead of the fire, and no injuries have been reported.
Conditions and Outlook
Hot, dry conditions will persist across the area, with southerly winds strengthening and becoming gusty into the weekend alongside minimal rain chances. Dry grass fuels will sustain active fire behavior. Crews plan to maintain suppression lines and patrol the perimeter to stop further spread.
Cause and Context
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities as of September 16. The response includes coordinated mutual aid from across Washita and Kiowa counties along with state forestry support.
Official updates current through September 16, 2026.
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