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Efforts
continue to contain the large Pharoah-Nuyaka fire west of Okmulgee. Current
acreage estimate for this fire is 20,282 acres and it is 30% contained.
Unified
command of the fire was established between Oklahoma Forestry Services, Bureau
of Indian Affairs and fire departments from Sunrise, Nuyaka and Okmulgee.
???There
was very little fire movement today,??? said Incident Commander Drew Daily with
Oklahoma Forestry Services. ???We still have islands of unburned fuel and with
today's winds we saw some pretty active fire behavior.???
The fire
started Thursday and burned through Dripping Springs State Park, threatened a
large commercial hog farm and burned an unknown number of homes and
outbuildings.
Firefighters
across the state were continuing to monitor and mop up fires from Thursday. OFS
dispatched an aircraft to a fire near Byng today, but no other requests were
received due to new fires starting. Total acreage burned during this three day
siege is estimated to be 60,300, but this number will continue to be adjusted
as more accurate fire perimeter mapping is conducted.
Despite
moderating weather conditions citizens are being asked to remain vigilant and
continue to exercise caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a
blaze. Citizens are also reminded to call their nearest fire department if they
see a fire or smell smoke.
Reports
indicate numerous structures have been lost during these wildfires. Oklahoma
Emergency Management damage assessments are ongoing.
Oklahoma
Forestry Services is the state's lead agency related to wildland fire
prevention and protection. For additional information about wildfires, visit
www.forestry.ok.gov/wildfire-information.