Oklahoma fires

### Daily Wildfire Report for Oklahoma - April 24, 2025

#### Overview
Oklahoma is currently experiencing a mix of fire activity and favorable weather conditions that are helping to mitigate the risk of significant wildfires. Recent rainfall and forecasted precipitation are contributing to a reduced fire danger across the state.

#### Current Situation
- **Fire Activity:** While there have been some recent fires, the overall activity has been manageable. The Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) reported several small fires in different regions, but none have escalated to significant levels[1].
- **Active Fires:** Two notable fires are currently being managed:
- **Buck Creek Fire (Pushmataha County):** This fire has burned approximately 542 acres and is 90% contained.
- **Picker Flats Fire (Adair County):** This fire has burned about 786 acres and is also 90% contained[1].
- **Recent Incidents:** A fire was extinguished at a saltwater tank site in Purcell after being sparked by a lightning strike. The fire was quickly contained and did not spread significantly[2].

#### Key Details
- **Fire Causes:** Recent fires have been caused by various factors, including escaped control burns and incendiary actions. For example, a fire in the Northeast Area burned 25 acres due to an escaped control burn, while fires in the East Central and Southeast Areas were caused by incendiary actions[1].
- **Prescribed Burns:** There are no new prescribed fire activities reported by the OFS as of the latest update[1].
- **Weather Outlook:** A welcome pattern shift is expected to bring good rainfall potential throughout the weekend, which should help reduce fire danger across the state[1].

#### Recommendations
- **Public Awareness:** Residents are advised to remain vigilant and aware of local fire conditions. Although the current situation is under control, it is crucial to have an emergency plan in place and to clear dead brush from properties to reduce the risk of catastrophic fires.
- **Resource Allocation:** Firefighters and emergency services are on alert and prepared to respond to any new fire incidents. The public is encouraged to follow local news and official updates for any changes in fire conditions.

#### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
- **Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry:** [OFS Fire Situation Reports](https://ag.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Most-Recent-Fire-Situation-Report.pdf)
- **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [National Fire News](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn)
- **Oklahoma Emergency Management:** [Emergencies & Disasters](https://oklahoma.gov/oem/emergencies-and-disasters/2025.html)

#### Fire Weather and Wind Warnings
As of the latest reports, there are no significant fire weather or wind warnings in effect for Oklahoma. However, residents should stay informed about weather conditions, especially with the forecasted rainfall, which could impact fire behavior and mitigation efforts.

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

CITATIONS

['https://ag.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Most-Recent-Fire-Situation-Report.pdf', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUnGlQi2X_s', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://oklahoma.gov/oem/emergencies-and-disasters/2025.html', 'https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn']