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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.

Federal help sought for Oklahoma wildfire victims

News | Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Gov. Brad Henry is requesting federal disaster aid for those affected by this month’s wildfires.

Reward of $35K offered in Oklahoma County fire

News | Updated: Mon, Apr 20, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Business | Updated: Fri, Apr 17, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

News | Updated: Wed, Apr 15, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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.
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For firefighter, long journey awaits

News | Updated: Mon, Apr 13, 2009

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

News | Updated: Tue, Apr 14, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

News | Updated: Tue, Apr 14, 2009

As fires neared Christina Myers’ home Thursday, she had moments to decide what to save.

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Oklahoma City Fire Update: Day 3

Sep 1Deputy Fire Chief Marc Woodard gives briefing on the...

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Fighting fires with choppers

Apr 15Army National Guard members address helping other...

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Fire rekindles in populated areas

Apr 7Area residents and firefighters talk about a second day...

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Firefighters battle wildfires near Spencer

Apr 7Officials use a Blackhawk helicopter and fire trucks to...

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Wildfires destroy at least 34 homes

Mar 15Gov. Fallin encourages home owners local, state and...

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Friday's wildfires destroyed homes and businesses

Mar 15Home owner and firemen talk about how devastating last...

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Oklahoma residents clean up after wildfires

Mar 13Residents in McClain County like Tom Anglin and Gene...

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Iowa Tribe firefighter released from hospital

Jun 11David Milby, who was seriously burned while fighting...

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How and why the Midwest City/Choctaw fire started is unknown

Apr 14Officials are trying to determine the how and why of the...

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FEMA tours damage

Apr 14Teams examined sites throughout Oklahoma and began to...

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Family of injured firefighter

Apr 13The family of injured firefighter David Milby talks with...

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Couple talks about losing possessions to flames

Apr 13Carrie and Kenneth Wertz talk about the local wildfires...

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Fire prompts voluntary evacuations

Apr 10Cecil Clay talks about the fire at SE 149 and Anderson...

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Gov. Henry talks about Oklahoma grassfires

Apr 10Gov. Brad Henry talks about the damage done throughout...

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Fire Investigation

Apr 10FIre officials say the fire in Midwest City was...

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The Aftermath

Apr 10Reporter Robert Medley meets up with a couple disaster...

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Picking up the pieces

Apr 10This Midwest City family sorts through the ruins of their...

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Fire Scam Prevention

Apr 10How to protect yourself from scams if your home has been...

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Damage in Choctaw

Apr 10Residents survey the damage from Thursday's fires.

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Aerial view of the destruction

Apr 10View damage from the wildfires that damaged areas in...



2009 Wildfires Articles from NewsOK

Edmond firefighters urge residents to be Firewise for wildfire season Updated: Fri, Jan 27, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment 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
High winds stir up dust, fan grass fires in Oklahoma Updated: Sun, Jan 22, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Strong winds spread wildfires and blew dust Sunday afternoon across central Oklahoma. Read More
American Red Cross responded to more than 150 wildfires Published: Fri, Jan 20, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment 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
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge slowly recovers after monstrous wildfire Updated: Sat, Nov 26, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment 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
CD review: Various artists ‘This Warm December — A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 2' Updated: Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment CD review: Various artists ‘This Warm December — A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 2' Read More
Oklahoma has had 25 fire declarations so far this year Published: Sun, Nov 20, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment 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
Wind could raise wildfire danger in Oklahoma Friday Updated: Fri, Oct 7, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Gusty winds are in central Oklahoma Friday morning that might raise fire danger. Rain is reported on the way by Saturday night. Read More
Firefighters battle wildfire near Cushing Published: Thu, Oct 6, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment 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
Fire near Memorial and Portland in Oklahoma City is under control Updated: Wed, Oct 5, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Firefighters fought a blaze Wednesday near an office complex at Memorial and Portland. Read More
Benefit to aid Oklahoma City wildfire victim Published: Fri, Sep 30, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Lori Turner lost all of her possessions in a wildfire Aug. 30. Read More
Oklahoma campaign begins to combat wildfires Published: Fri, Sep 23, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment 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
Oklahoma City Fire Department releases 911 calls for Aug. 30 grass fire Published: Sat, Sep 10, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Fear is heard as first people report huge Oklahoma City fire. Read More
Oklahoma County sheriff calls for volunteers to help rescue animals in disasters Updated: Thu, Sep 8, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department is looking for volunteers who can help evacuate animals during disasters. Read More
Volunteers sift through burned-out homes in NE Oklahoma City Published: Wed, Sep 7, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Church volunteers aid woman who lost most of her possessions in wildfire. Read More
Meers fire flares back up Updated: Mon, Sep 5, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment The fire in southwest Oklahoma flared back up Sunday night forcing evacuations in Indiahoma as crews battle to get flames under control. Read More
Price not an issue in fighting fires Published: Sun, Sep 4, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Local, state officials say protecting homes and lives is more important than money. Read More
FBI drops investigation of Noble helicopter incident Published: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 The FBI will no longer pursue an investigation of a man who a helicopter pilot thought pointed a rifle at his chopper while it was being used to fight wildfires in Noble. Read More
Wichita Mountains, Meers fire torches homes, prompts road closures Updated: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Homes have been evacuated near Meers, OK, and roads are closed as a fire burns in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Read More
Crews continue watching for Oklahoma City wildfire flare-ups Published: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Firefighters continue to watch for flare-ups while the cause of the wildfire that started Tuesday has not been determined. Read More
Firefighters battle flames, heat in northeast Oklahoma City Updated: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Firefighters are preparing for another tough day in northeast Oklahoma City. Other departments are helping Oklahoma City crews. Read More
Firefighters battling heat as well as wildfire in northeast Oklahoma City Published: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Crews from across Oklahoma have pitched in to fight a northeast Oklahoma City wildfire that raged for a third straight day Thursday. Read More
Officials say man aimed rifle at helicopter fighting Oklahoma wildfire Updated: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 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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