Firefighters in Logan County have been battling relentless wildfires for two days straight, with crews working overnight to control the flames. Nearly 20 wildfires were reported across Oklahoma on Tuesday, with one of the most significant fires burning north of Cashion and west of Cimarron City, prompting resident evacuations.
Logan County Emergency Management Steven Haga reported that while two structures were lost, no injuries have been confirmed. The fires have already scorched over 2,500 acres and destroyed at least six homes as firefighters continue to work tirelessly.
On Monday, 295 acres burned up in the eastern part of the county keeping Coyle, Langston, and Meridian fire departments busy throughout the day and overnight.
Last week, the Logan County Board of County Commissioners issued a county-wide burn ban.
The wildfire threatened the community of Twin Lakes, just north of the Cimarron River, leading to back-to-back emergency evacuation alerts for the first time in county history. The first evacuation order was issued on Monday when a fire began spreading in the eastern part of the county.
Fire departments countywide, including the Crescent Fire Department, which lost a command truck to the flames, have been actively fighting the fires, with all personnel accounted for and safe.
Logan County crews were preparing to respond to a separate fire near Cushing in Payne County when the Tuesday fire broke out near Highway 33 and West County Line Road. Emergency responders promptly warned residents near Twin Lakes Sports Club as the fire neared the Cimarron River.
To support Logan County’s efforts, task forces from Alfalfa and Woods counties joined the firefighting teams, with crews from Crescent, Twin Lakes, and Cashion rotating shifts to provide some relief to exhausted firefighters. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office assisted with traffic control while firefighters gained control of the blaze.
Local businesses, residents, and the American Red Cross offered critical support, providing water, Gatorade, food, and meals for first responders working through the night.
On Wednesday, Haga confirmed that Kingfisher County Emergency Management joined in the firefighting efforts, emphasizing the collaborative effort to protect the community from further devastation.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant as fire risks remain high.
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