PALE ROCK

**Start Date/Time/Location** The wildfires in Oklahoma, which include the fires around the Pale Rock area, began on March 14, 2025, fueled by high winds and dry conditions across the state. The exact start time and specific location for the Pale Rock fire are not detailed, but it is part of a larger series of fires that started in various counties, including Payne, Logan, and others[1][2][3]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest reports, the total area burned across Oklahoma is approximately 170,000 acres. The containment status varies by fire, but many of the major fires remain only partially contained. For example, the Underwood fire in Payne County is 50% contained, while the Luther fire in Logan and Oklahoma counties is 25% contained. The specific containment status for the Pale Rock fire is not provided, but it is likely part of the broader effort to contain multiple fires[1][2][3]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fires spread rapidly due to high winds and dry conditions, with over 130 fires reported across 44 counties. The fires have been exhibiting aggressive behavior, including wind-driven and topographic runs, and have been fueled by extreme fire weather conditions[1][2][3]. **Containment Efforts** The response involves multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Oklahoma Forestry Services, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and local fire departments. Despite the challenges posed by high winds and widespread fires, containment efforts are ongoing, with firefighters working to suppress the fires and protect communities[1][2][3].

Citations

['https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2025-03-15/fires-ravage-oklahoma-leading-to-disaster-declaration-in-12-counties-hundreds-of-homes-lost', 'https://oklahoma.gov/oem/news/newsroom/wildfire-situation-update-1---mar-14-2025.html', 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Oklahoma_wildfires', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLyzA90p3z4', 'https://www.normanok.gov/news/fire-updates-norman-oklahoma-march-2025']