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Yesterday afternoon, firefighters quickly suppressed a wildfire located eight miles east of Hinton in Canadian County. Until accurate mapping takes place the fire burned an estimated 100 acres and is 90% contained. Control lines have been established around the entire perimeter, but mop up work will be necessary to ensure the fire is 100% contained. ???CL-415 Super Scoopers in conjunction with Cedar Lake Fire Department, Oklahoma Forestry Services and other nearby fire departments we were able to keep the fire small despite the fire jumping a natural firebreak that would typically hold,??? states George Geisser, Director of Oklahoma Forestry Services. ???Until Oklahoma receives significant rainfall, firefighters anticipate any new ignitions to spread very quickly and present erratic fire behavior.???

350 Complex Update:

Containment for the 350 Complex Fire has increased to 70% and remains at 57,440 acres. Air Attack flew the fire today to monitor hot spots, but no aerial suppression was necessary. Six states from around the Southern United States are assisting with the fire including; Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. The Lone Star State Type 2 Incident Management Team remains in place to assist in managing the fire in unified command with the Woodward Fire Department and Mooreland Fire Department. The cause of the fire has been identified as arcing power lines. For more information on the 350 Complex Fire, contact at 979-450-2578.

Woodward County Emergency Management reported total losses are estimated at $2,345,300 for Woodward and Harper Counties. This includes private property losses, public utilities, and government facilities. This assessment does not include fire suppression/response losses or expenditures. More for information contact Woodward County Emergency Management.

Fire Prevention Tip:

Firefighters encourage homeowners who live near nature to build a wildfire emergency kit, and make a wildfire plan with your family. Design your home and landscaping with safety in mind, and use materials and plants that might contain a fire, instead of fueling it. Regularly cleaning gutters and chimneys is a must, and move flammable objects like patio furniture away from the house. Protect vinyl and wood construction materials; they are more vulnerable to fire. And if there is a wildfire in nearby, evacuate early! Take your emergency kit and follow your family wildfire plan.

Oklahoma Forestry Services is working in cooperation with local fire departments, County Wildland Task Forces and County and State Emergency Management to suppress the fires and protect lives and property across the state. Oklahoma Forestry Services is the state's lead agency related to wildland fire prevention, protection and use. For additional information about wildfires, visit www.forestry.ok.gov/wildfire-information.