Oklahoma Firestorm
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.
Fire damage
Resident Information
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.
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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2009 Wildfires Articles from NewsOK
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Threats of wildfires because of windy and warm weather come with a warning from Edmond firefighters to take precautions around residences. They suggest following a national program called Firewise. Read More
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Strong winds spread wildfires and blew dust Sunday afternoon across central Oklahoma. Read More
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Red Cross volunteers provided countless bottles of water and other hydrating beverages to dehydrated firefighters, spokesman Rusty Surette said. They also served thousands of snacks and meals to emergency workers and others, passed out ice packs and set up cooling fans. Read More
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Nearly half of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge's 59,020 acres were burned by the Sept. 1 fire that eventually destroyed several Comanche County homes beyond its boundaries and threatened historic Meers in southwest Oklahoma. Read More
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CD review: Various artists ‘This Warm December — A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 2' Read More
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Drought-stricken Oklahoma has been the site of 25 of 115 federal fire assistance declarations this year, the highest total of the past decade. Read More
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Gusty winds are in central Oklahoma Friday morning that might raise fire danger. Rain is reported on the way by Saturday night. Read More
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Cushing firefighters are trying to disperse a wildfire moving north toward Payne County. The call came in about 11:30 a.m. Thursday. So far, no structures have burned. Read More
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Firefighters fought a blaze Wednesday near an office complex at Memorial and Portland. Read More
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Lori Turner lost all of her possessions in a wildfire Aug. 30. Read More
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As urban sprawl continues in the Oklahoma City and surrounding cities and towns, nearly all fire departments are faced with the same problem: wildland-urban interface areas. Read More
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Fear is heard as first people report huge Oklahoma City fire. Read More
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The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department is looking for volunteers who can help evacuate animals during disasters. Read More
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Church volunteers aid woman who lost most of her possessions in wildfire. Read More
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The fire in southwest Oklahoma flared back up Sunday night forcing evacuations in Indiahoma as crews battle to get flames under control. Read More
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Local, state officials say protecting homes and lives is more important than money. Read More
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Homes have been evacuated near Meers, OK, and roads are closed as a fire burns in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Read More
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Firefighters continue to watch for flare-ups while the cause of the wildfire that started Tuesday has not been determined. Read More
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Firefighters are preparing for another tough day in northeast Oklahoma City. Other departments are helping Oklahoma City crews. Read More
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Crews from across Oklahoma have pitched in to fight a northeast Oklahoma City wildfire that raged for a third straight day Thursday. Read More
A man aimed a rifle at a Black Hawk helicopter assisting in fighting wildfires in Cleveland County on Thursday afternoon and investigators are looking for the man. Read More
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