Across Oklahoma: Tracking the damage from the wildfires

 
FROM STAFF REPORTS | Modified: April 11, 2009 at 7:44 am | Published: April 11, 2009   


Across the state, wildfires that began Thursday continued to consume everything in their path.

Firefighters who worked through the night came back to battle blazes Friday. The fires and fire-related incidents are blamed for the injuries of 57 people, said Patrice Greenawalt, trauma division director of the Department of Health. Some people suffered burns, while others were injured in wrecks caused by heavy smoke on roadways, Greenawalt said. A volunteer firefighter in Lincoln County remained in critical condition after his truck was hit by flames and he suffered second- and third-degree burns. Tornadoes that hit eastern Oklahoma on Thursday evening injured five, officials said.

photo - Jerry and Jammy England with the burned out Cory's Cabin that was destroyed in Thursdays fires north of Lindsay, Friday, April 10, 2009. Cory's Cabin was belt to honor her son who died of cancer and was used as a church retreat and wedding were held there. Photo By David McDaniel, The Oklahoman.
Jerry and Jammy England with the burned out Cory's Cabin that was destroyed in Thursdays fires north of Lindsay, Friday, April 10, 2009. Cory's Cabin was belt to honor her son who died of cancer and was used as a church retreat and wedding were held there. Photo By David McDaniel, The Oklahoman.

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