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> fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

>

> Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency

> Management.

>

> Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

>

> SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

>

> SITUATION UPDATE 2

>

> 1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which

> began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into

> the

> Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several

> (*17

> and counting*) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire

> originated

> on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested

> mutual

> aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire

> jumped

> Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

>

> Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which

> pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of

> Lake

> Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire

> threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after

> 1pm.

>

> Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified

> Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as

> well

> as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army

> personnel,

> National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several

> support

> agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is

> approximately 40 percent contained. (*not as of 2 pm)*

>

> *RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED*.

>

> DAMAGES

>

> Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is

> approximately 70 percent contained.

>

> Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned.

> Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been

> destroyed.

> Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been

> destroyed

> and an unknown number of homes damaged.

>

> INJURIES

>

> One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

>

> EVACUATION

>

> There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake

> Lawtonka

> and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

>

> An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill

> Blvd

> & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no

> residents at the shelter at this time.

>

> FIRE OPERATIONS

>

> - Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire

> operations since 11am.

>

> - Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or

> requested).

>

> - As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters

> ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

>

> WEATHER CONDITIONS

>

> Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts

> 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

>

> POWER OUTAGES

>

> Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews

> worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and

> lines.

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We are okay Fort Sill is between us and Medicene Park

 

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The Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com> fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

> > Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency> Management.> > Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT> > SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

> > SITUATION UPDATE 2> > 1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which> began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into> the

> Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several> (*17> and counting*) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire> originated> on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested

> mutual> aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire> jumped> Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.> > Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which

> pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of> Lake> Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire> threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after

> 1pm.> > Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified> Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as> well> as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army

> personnel,> National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several> support> agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is> approximately 40 percent contained. (*not as of 2 pm)*

> > *RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED*.> > DAMAGES> > Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is> approximately 70 percent contained.> > Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned.

> Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been> destroyed.> Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been> destroyed> and an unknown number of homes damaged.

> > INJURIES> > One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)> > EVACUATION> > There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake> Lawtonka> and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

> > An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill> Blvd> & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no> residents at the shelter at this time.

> > FIRE OPERATIONS> > - Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire> operations since 11am.> > - Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or

> requested).> > - As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters> ACTIVELY fighting the fire.> > WEATHER CONDITIONS> > Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts

> 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.> > POWER OUTAGES> > Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews> worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and

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I hate hearing that homes were lost! That's terrible. hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSers Life egroup <MSersLife >Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 1:51:04 PMSubject: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency Management.

Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

SITUATION UPDATE 2

1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into the Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several (17 and counting) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire originated on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested mutual aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire jumped Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of Lake Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after 1pm.

Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as well as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army personnel, National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several support agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is approximately 40 percent contained. (not as of 2 pm)

RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED.

DAMAGES

Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is approximately 70 percent contained.

Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned. Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been destroyed. Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been destroyed and an unknown number of homes damaged.

INJURIES

One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

EVACUATION

There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake Lawtonka and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill Blvd & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no residents at the shelter at this time.

FIRE OPERATIONS

- Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire operations since 11am.

- Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or requested).

- As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES

Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and lines.

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the homes in Medicene Park are before the 20's the golden cobbles - the in jet set spot and the prohibition place to be

the whole story isn't out - I was at the shop when one phone call came in that is how I know about the 17 houses gone - they lost all the chickens and the pig they killed over the weekend for the winter

 

 

I hate hearing that homes were lost!  That's terrible. hugs

 

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

 

 

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Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 1:51:04 PM

Subject: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

 

Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency Management.

Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

SITUATION UPDATE 2

1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into the Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several (17 and counting) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire originated on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested mutual aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire jumped Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of Lake Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after 1pm.

Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as well as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army personnel, National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several support agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is approximately 40 percent contained. (not as of 2 pm)

RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED.

DAMAGES

Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is approximately 70 percent contained.

Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned. Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been destroyed. Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been destroyed and an unknown number of homes damaged.

INJURIES

One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

EVACUATION

There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake Lawtonka and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill Blvd & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no residents at the shelter at this time.

FIRE OPERATIONS

- Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire operations since 11am.

- Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or requested).

- As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES

Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and lines.

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I'm glad you are okay, Anne. Thanks for letting us know. It is incredible and depressing to read of all these fires. Devastating. Keep us posted.love,KateTo: MSers Life egroup <MSersLife >Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 4:51:04 PMSubject: fire just

north of usin the county - we are ok

Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency Management.

Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

SITUATION UPDATE 2

1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into the Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several (17 and counting) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire originated on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested mutual aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire jumped Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of Lake Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after 1pm.

Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as well as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army personnel, National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several support agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is approximately 40 percent contained. (not as of 2 pm)

RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED.

DAMAGES

Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is approximately 70 percent contained.

Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned. Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been destroyed. Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been destroyed and an unknown number of homes damaged.

INJURIES

One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

EVACUATION

There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake Lawtonka and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill Blvd & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no residents at the shelter at this time.

FIRE OPERATIONS

- Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire operations since 11am.

- Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or requested).

- As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES

Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and lines.

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This is the second time Fort Sill has done this - they were not firing inactive rounds and they knew it was a state wide fire ban

 

I'm glad you are okay, Anne. Thanks for letting us know. It is incredible and depressing to read of all these fires. Devastating. Keep us posted.

love,Kate

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Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 4:51:04 PMSubject: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok 

 

Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency Management.

Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

SITUATION UPDATE 2

1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into the Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several (17 and counting) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire originated on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested mutual aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire jumped Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of Lake Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after 1pm.

Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as well as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army personnel, National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several support agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is approximately 40 percent contained. (not as of 2 pm)

RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED.

DAMAGES

Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is approximately 70 percent contained.

Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned. Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been destroyed. Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been destroyed and an unknown number of homes damaged.

INJURIES

One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

EVACUATION

There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake Lawtonka and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill Blvd & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no residents at the shelter at this time.

FIRE OPERATIONS

- Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire operations since 11am.

- Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or requested).

- As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES

Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and lines.

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Really?? Ft. Sill started the fire??? Geez! SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 2:56:50 PMSubject: Re: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

This is the second time Fort Sill has done this - they were not firing inactive rounds and they knew it was a state wide fire ban

I'm glad you are okay, Anne. Thanks for letting us know. It is incredible and depressing to read of all these fires. Devastating. Keep us posted.

love,Kate

To: MSers Life egroup <MSersLife >

Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 4:51:04 PMSubject: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency Management.

Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

SITUATION UPDATE 2

1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into the Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several (17 and counting) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire originated on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested mutual aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire jumped Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of Lake Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after 1pm.

Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as well as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army personnel, National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several support agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is approximately 40 percent contained. (not as of 2 pm)

RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED.

DAMAGES

Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is approximately 70 percent contained.

Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned. Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been destroyed. Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been destroyed and an unknown number of homes damaged.

INJURIES

One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

EVACUATION

There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake Lawtonka and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill Blvd & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no residents at the shelter at this time.

FIRE OPERATIONS

- Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire operations since 11am.

- Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or requested).

- As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES

Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and lines.

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I wonder if they can claim the pig on insurance...To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 4:26:03 PMSubject: Re: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

the homes in Medicene Park are before the 20's the golden cobbles - the in jet set spot and the prohibition place to be

the whole story isn't out - I was at the shop when one phone call came in that is how I know about the 17 houses gone - they lost all the chickens and the pig they killed over the weekend for the winter

I hate hearing that homes were lost! That's terrible. hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSers Life egroup <MSersLife >

Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 1:51:04 PM

Subject: fire just north of usin the county - we are ok

Alert Message has been issued by the Comanche County, OK Emergency Management.

Friday June 24, 2011 1:25 PM CDT

SITUATION UPDATE 2 - Medicine Park Fire - Click link for SitUp

SITUATION UPDATE 2

1:30pm Friday, June 24 Fire crews continue to battle the grass fire which began on Fort Sill's west range Thursday afternoon and spread north into the Medicine Park area causing numerous evacuations and destroying several (17 and counting) homes. Fort Sill officials have advised the fire originated on the West Range in the impact area. Fort Sill Fire Dept requested mutual aid just after 5pm Thursday. At approximately 7pm Thursday, the fire jumped Fort Sill's Northern Boundary Road and Oklahoma 49.

Shortly after noon (12pm) Friday, the fire was re-fueled by winds which pushed it farther northeast where it crossed Oklahoma 58 just south of Lake Lawtonka. An approximate 80 additional evacuations took place due to fire threatening homes in the area. That flare-up was contained shortly after 1pm.

Local and County officials, along with Fort Sill have set up an Unified Command in response to this incident. Local fire & law enforcement, as well as numerous Fire Task Forces from across southwest Oklahoma, Army personnel, National Guard helicopters, and Incident Management Team and several support agencies continue to fight the fire. The fire near Medicine Park is approximately 40 percent contained. (not as of 2 pm)

RESIDENTS REMAIN EVACUATED.

DAMAGES

Approximately 4,000 acres have burned on Fort Sill. Fire on Fort Sill is approximately 70 percent contained.

Approximately 1,500 acres (Off-Post around Medicine Park) have burned. Latest assessments show 13 homes (7 trailers & 6 homes) have been destroyed. Several outbuildings (sheds, detached garages, etc) have also been destroyed and an unknown number of homes damaged.

INJURIES

One (1) minor injury to firefighter (foot)

EVACUATION

There are over 500 homes in the Medicine Park area, including Lake Lawtonka and east of Lake Lawtonka which remain evacuated.

An evacuation shelter is set up on Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym (Ft Sill Blvd & Randolph Rd ) were 20 people stayed overnight. There are currently no residents at the shelter at this time.

FIRE OPERATIONS

- Two (2) National Guard helicopters have been assisting with fire operations since 11am.

- Numerous Fire Task Forces from across the State have been assisting (or requested).

- As of 1pm, there are approximately 50 trucks with over 100 firefighters ACTIVELY fighting the fire.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Through this afternoon; 100+ degrees, winds S-SW 20-25mph, with of gusts 30mph. Humidity 15-20 percent mid-afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES

Cotton Electric reports scattered outages remain in the area after crews worked overnight and through the morning to repair damaged poles and lines.