Fort Supply residents allowed to return to homes
People in and near Fort Supply had been asked to evacuate their homes but have been allowed back
People in and near Fort Supply had been asked to evacuate their homes but have been allowed back
People in and near Fort Supply had been asked to evacuate their homes but have been allowed back
The National Weather Service and Woodward County Emergency Management asked people in and near Fort Supply to evacuate the area because of a wildfire.
KOCO 5 spoke to the Woodward County emergency manager around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, who said residents are being allowed to return home.
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The National Weather Service in Norman issued a fire warning for western Woodward County.
Around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a dangerous wildfire was located two miles north of Fort Supply. Authorities said the fire was moving rapidly southeast at 3-5 mph.
People in and near Fort Supply have been asked to evacuate to the south immediately. Authorities said people should evacuate quickly, follow all safety instructions from local emergency management officials and not drive into smoke.
Oklahoma Forestry Services officials said about 600 acres are burning in heavy fuels in canyons and river corridor fuels. Multiple crews are on scene, and the Oklahoma Forestry Services are engaged in structure protection.
This is a developing story.