Check Timely Updates of Northwestern Oklahoma Wildfire Damage occurred on Tuesday
A wildfire started in Northwestern Oklahoma that created huge damage to life and property.
Evacuations in Gage and Shattuck area due to spreading wildfires in northwestern Oklahoma.
Tuesday 3:25 p.m. Updates: An incident dubbed the “Smokehouse Creek Fire” led to mandatory evacuations for Hemphill, Texas, located near the Oklahoma border. The wildfire spread into Oklahoma near Shattuck, engulfing the area in flames.
Fire Warning Issued for Northwestern Ellis County as Fire Spreads into Catesby, Oklahoma Officials report a fast-spreading wildfire located 3 miles southeast of Catesby, moving at a rate of 3-5 miles.
Tuesday 4:23 p.m. Updates: Evacuations in progress for the Gage and Shattuck region. The shelter will be set up at Fort Supply Baptist Church, specifically at 219 Sheridan in Fort Supply.
Tuesday 5 p.m. Updates: According to Woodward County Emergency Manager Matt Lehenbauer, a 911 call reported a person trapped in a basement with their home on fire in Ellis County. Efforts are underway to assist individuals affected by ongoing wildfires.
Tuesday 5:15 p.m. Updates: Residents in Oklahoma City may notice smoke in the air coming from western Oklahoma.
Tuesday 5:35 p.m. Updates: Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported several road closures caused by the wildfires, such as SH 46 and E County Road 51 in Shattuck, and E County Road 56 and OK-46 in Arnett.
Tuesday 5:55 p.m. Updates: Road closures in Roger Mills County due to wildfires reported by Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The roads at OK-33 near the Texas and Oklahoma state line by N 1680 Road.
Tuesday 6 p.m. Updates: Authorities report that the resident of Ellis County who was stuck in their basement during a house fire has been rescued.
Tuesday 6:50 p.m. Updates: Conditions in western Oklahoma are showing signs of improvement, with some fires diminishing, according to Woodward County Emergency Manager Matt Lehenbauer.
Tuesday 7:10 p.m. Updates: Deputies block traffic at the Hitching Post near OK-30 and OK-33 in Roger Mills County, as reported by OHP.
Tuesday 7:35 p.m. Updates: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management provided information regarding the fires in northwest Oklahoma.
According to the State Department of Health, a single individual sustained injuries in the fires. The individual was a responder to the fires and suffered from a heat-related illness.
Tuesday 8 p.m. Updates: SH 46 and E County Road 51 in Shattuck and E County Road 56 and OK-46 in Arnett have reopened after being closed for over two hours.
Tuesday 8:40 p.m. Updates: A wildfire is rapidly spreading into Kay County, prompted by an emergency alert warning of its danger. Residents were instructed to leave the area.
Tuesday 9 p.m. Updates: The Newkirk Fire Chief reassured residents that evacuating is unnecessary. An emergency alert was issued for Chilocco and 7 Clans Casino.
Tuesday 9:15 p.m. Updates: Kay County Emergency Management shares details on a significant wildfire near Newkirk at the Oklahoma-Kansas border.
Tuesday 9:20 p.m. Updates: Two homes and multiple vehicles destroyed by wildfire in the Gage area. First Alert Storm Command arrived at the location.
