LIVE BLOG: Grass fires burning across Green Country
Mar 14, 2025
Green Country faces a historic fire danger threat on Friday, March 14. A Red Flag Warning is issued from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. for these counties: Choctaw, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, D
elaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, Seqouyah, Pittsburg, Haskell, Latimer, LeFloreGALLERY: Grass fires across green country 3/14/25LIVE UPDATES: 7:00 p.m.Highway 51 is closed in Mannford5:30 p.m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said OK-48 is shut down at W 321st Street in Bristow due to spreading fire. Fires creeping up on houses in Pawnee County5:00 p.m. Fires in Okmulgee County spreadWashington County Emergency Management said multiple fire departments are working an active fire east of Bartlesville along Highway 60 near 4030 Road. They said there is another fire west of Bartlesville on Highway 60 in the area of Okesa Road. 4:15 p.m.Mannford Police said they are evacuating everyone from Basin Road to South of Highway 51. That includes the entire town. They are asking everyone to grab belongings and evacuate immediately.The entire City of Collinsville is without power due to the main transmission line going down, according to the Collinsville Police Department. City of Collinsville without power after winds knock out main transmission line4:00 p.m.Creek County Emergency Management said evacuations have been ordered for the area north of Highway 48 and 91st Street. They said a fire is spreading rapidly in that area and there is immediate danger. People are being told to head toward the Olive 1st Baptist Church. Everyone is reminded to never drive into heavy smoke.The Osage Nation Police Department said Highway 60 west from Pawhuska is closed until further notice. They are asking people to stay home if they don't have to travel.3:00 p.m.A power line fell on top of a car in Owasso, causing a grassfire. "Power lines down, fell onto car, and accompanying grass fire. 6600 N Owasso Expressway (adjacent to 169 in front of P&K John Deere). Traffic on NB US169 stay alert, all lanes open but fire could affect the travel lanes," according to the Owasso Police Department.2:30 p.m.The Olive Volunteer Fire Department said evacuations are underway near 61st Street and Hwy 48 in Mannford. 2:00 p.m. Power outages have jumped across Green Country PSO: 7,303 outagesOG&E: 15,986 outagesThe Oklahoma Highway Patrol says its working several overturned semitrucks across the state.2 News Oklahoma crews are spread out across the area to bring updates on fire conditions. You can also visit the story below for resources as the fire threat continues:1:30 p.m. PSO reports 1,006 weather-related power outages at 111th Street South between Mingo and Memorial. PSO OUTAGE MAP1 p.m.The Fire Chief in Bristow says it took his crew about five hours to contain a fire that started last night. He estimates the fire burned about 50 acres.WATCH: Stef Manchen in the area with an update: Fire sparks in Creek CountyThere are still some hot spots. The chief tells us they are monitoring the area closely to ensure things don't start actively burning again.12 p.m. Owasso police said the grass fire on 76th Street North is now out. Another grass fire was contained in Bristow.11 a.m.Crews are battling two fires in Owasso at 9900 East 76th Street North and 7600 East 76th Street North. The Owasso Police Department said power lines are down on 76th Street North between Main St and Mingo. Officers expect the road to be closed for a couple hours. WATCH: A look at the scene: Fire breaks out in OwassoPSO is reporting around 500 power outages in this area. There's also a large fire south of Hominy. 10 a.m.Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Advisories are in effect for all of Green Country. Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube ...read more read less