A series of grassfires spreading at an alarming rate had multiple agencies working to get the blaze under control on Tuesday afternoon.
Creek County Commissioner Newt Stephens said that high winds were to blame for the rapid spreading of the fires as every agency on hand was fighting the blaze, struggling to contain it.
Above, a helicopter could be seen carrying a large bucket to the fire.
Hours after the fires had started, firefighters were still driving through the scene, doubling back to make sure that the fire didn’t start back up again in places where it had been before.
Among the black charred earth of several properties were the remains of trees and buildings, now reduced to rubble and glowing embers.
Julie Clayton, a resident who lived near the source of the fire, posted this video on Facebook showing the smoke floating into her family’s back yard.
As of Tuesday night, residents reported that the fires were still burning.
