Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_25597136_1 ( current_status VARCHAR, date_first_lit VARCHAR )

### Question ###
The date first lit is 1853 total number of current status.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(current_status) FROM table_25597136_1 WHERE date_first_lit = "1853"