Fire Warning: Woodward County, OK

[Billy Griffin]

This has been ongoing for some time now, but a large and out-of-control wildfire continues just east of Woodward, OK. Many rural residents near the towns of Mooreland, Quinlan, etc. are being evacuated. Parts of U.S. Hwy 412 shut down indefinitely.

Anxious to see/hear any reports from chasers living up that way.

 

[Jennifer Johnson]

Being a volunteer firefighter I know what its like to put out wildfire's when the humidity is down. Did they ever get this under control.

 

[Billy Griffin]

I believe they started getting it under control around 10pm"ish," allowing residents to return to their homes shortly thereafter.

 

[Billy Griffin]

Increasing north winds today are causing some trouble spots with the fire. Parts of US Hwy 412 closed again today. No reports of evacuations at this time, but news just being reported via NewsOK.com.

 

[Billy Griffin]

Update on fire status in western Oklahoma...
http://newsok.com/article/3219504/1206159011
Impressive video last night on the evening news.