text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_25597136_1 (current_status VARCHAR, date_first_lit VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  The date first lit is 1853 total number of current status.
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(current_status) FROM table_25597136_1 WHERE date_first_lit = "1853"