Oklahoma Firestorm
Summer 2012 included wildfires and stretches of record extreme heat
A repeat of drought compounded the issues, said Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood.
More coverage of the Aug. 2012 Wildfires
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Federal help sought for Oklahoma wildfire victims
Gov. Brad Henry is requesting federal disaster aid for those affected by this month’s wildfires.
Reward of $35K offered in Oklahoma County fire
MIDWEST CITY — A reward of $35,000 is being offered for information about the fire that destroyed 70 homes in eastern Oklahoma County two weeks ago.
Oklahoma fire losses may top $30M
Insurance companies expect to pay out about $30 million to cover losses from last week’s wildfires that consumed more than 100 structures in Oklahoma, a state Insurance Department official said Friday.
On fire aid, state faces waiting game
MIDWEST CITY — All 12 houses that burned last week in Midwest City were insured, so federal wildfire aid to individual homeowners likely will hinge on uninsured damages in other areas.
Video: FEMA tours
‘Intentionally set’ MWC fire could be accident
Oklahoma Wildfires: Ongoing coverage
For firefighter, long journey awaits
Bonnie Milby tightly grasped a tarnished silver cross Monday.
Officials hustle to trace scope, source of blazes
Oklahoma wildfires caused estimated $20 million in insured losses
Oklahoma’s insured property losses from last week’s wildfires that destroyed more than 100 homes could reach $20 million, a regional insurance expert said today.
For one family, flames leave little but memories
As fires neared Christina Myers’ home Thursday, she had moments to decide what to save.
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Sheriff updates Luther wildfire investigation
Oct 16Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel updated the...
Sheriff's office officials said they suspect arson in the Luther fire
Aug 6Oklahoma County officials on Monday released a recording...
Body of adult found in rural Norman home burned by wildfire
Aug 6The state medical examiner is trying to identify the body...
Firefighters have Geary Wildfire about 50 percent Contained
Aug 3More than 150 firefighters have battled a wildfire near...
Firefighters battle wildfires near Spencer
Apr 7Officials use a Blackhawk helicopter and fire trucks to...
Friday's wildfires destroyed homes and businesses
Mar 15Home owner and firemen talk about how devastating last...
Oklahoma residents clean up after wildfires
Mar 13Residents in McClain County like Tom Anglin and Gene...
Iowa Tribe firefighter released from hospital
Jun 11David Milby, who was seriously burned while fighting...
How and why the Midwest City/Choctaw fire started is unknown
Apr 14Officials are trying to determine the how and why of the...
Couple talks about losing possessions to flames
Apr 13Carrie and Kenneth Wertz talk about the local wildfires...
Gov. Henry talks about Oklahoma grassfires
Apr 10Gov. Brad Henry talks about the damage done throughout...
2009 Wildfires Articles from NewsOK
December 31, 2012
Rick Smith, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, said that as a meteorologist and scientist, “it's easy to look at the numbers and stats and say that 2012 was relatively quiet compared to the previous two years.” Read More
September 08, 2012
Luther resident who serves as the associate chapter adviser for the Boy Scouts of America Eagle district Order of the Arrow chapter said wildfire claimed possessions, but not the kindness of others. Read More
August 31, 2012
A repeat of drought compounded the issues, said Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood. Read More
August 16, 2012
Officials have confirmed the death of Linda Zoldoske, 67. Her body was found Aug. 5 in her home, which was destroyed by fire. Read More
August 15, 2012
CLE ELUM, Wash. — As firefighters across the West responded to blazes, efforts in Washington state were made especially difficult Tuesday as wind gusts pushed fast-moving flames through a small town, destroying dozens of houses.
The fire in central Washington has burned about 70 homes, scorching along roughly... Read More
August 10, 2012
Four 8-year-olds from Nichols Hills Elementary School in Oklahoma City gathered personal pampering items to give to families, and the school is collecting donations for the school in Luther. Read More
August 09, 2012
Assistant State Fire Marshal JoAnne Sellars chatted with readers Thursday about recent suspicious wildfires in Cleveland County and safety precautions. Read More
August 09, 2012
An Oklahoma police organization is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for starting the Luther wildfire on Friday. More than 103,200 acres have burned in the state since Friday. Red Cross shelters and resource centers are open to help victims of the fires. Read More
August 07, 2012
Oklahoma wildfires: Arsonist also may be responsible for a Monday wildfire in Payne County wildfire. Read More
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Oklahoma fire damage
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NewsOK.com is compiling a complete list of damaged homes as a result of the April 2009 wildfires. Navigate the map above and click on the icons where damage is located.
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The map to the left marks those homes which were destroyed during the April 9, 2009 wildfires.
Click on the to reveal information about the residence including address, housing addition, link to county assessor information, photos from before and after the fire as well as links to articles from NewsOK and The Oklahoman.
If you notice and error with the information please send an email to webmaster@newsok.com.
Sources: Oklahoma County Assessor; Cleveland County Assessor; Choctaw Police Department; City of Midwest City; City of Oklahoma City.
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