This post will be updated with new information as we gather it.
REPORT YOU FIRE DESTRUCTION TO LUTHER FIRE DEPARTMENT
If you were affected by yesterday/last night’s fire please email firechief@townoflutherok.com
We have crews out today still hitting hot spots and assessing damages.
If your home was destroyed, first, I want to say that I am so sorry. I wish we could have done more, but with the conditions we were met with, it was an absolute nightmare scenario.
If your home was lost, please use the subject “home destroyed”
If you had any damage, please use the subject “damages”
If you are able to send pictures, please do so. We are working on getting an accurate count of yesterday’s disaster.
Chief Figueroa.
Luther Community Service Center
Chris Hill of the Luther Community Service Center, a ministry of the Church of Christ, says it will open at Saturday morning in the aftermath of Friday’s wildfires that swept through the area.
“We are available to help with immediate needs of water, food, clothes, hygiene supplies, and blankets. We will be assisting in other ways once we know better what people’s needs are,” said Chris Hill.
He said he’ll be there with Joe Caruthers to assist those with immediate needs. The center, located at 201 E First, next to the Luther Fire Department, will open at 9 a.m.
A note: this center is separate from the similarly named Luther Community Center at 18120 Hogback, where the American Red Cross temporary shelter is located.
Luther Fire Department Update
Saturday morning, the Luther Fire Department posted this:
Luther Fire Department Update:
“Fire crews are actively working to contain a large wildland fire. We ask all evacuated civilians to stay out of the area until we can mitigate hazards. Several burned structures are still on fire, and numerous powerlines are down, creating dangerous conditions.
Fire departments from across Oklahoma County have been working tirelessly through the night. The fire’s forward progression has been stopped, and crews are focused on extinguishing hotspots.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure safety.”
Logan County Update
If you have lost your home in the wildfires on March 14, 2025, please send an email to spierce@logancountyso.org. The subject line should read HOME LOSS. Please include the name, address, phone and email of the homeowner.
Please contact your insurance carrier as soon as possible. You may contact 1-800-REDCROSS for assistance.
Fire crews are continuing to work hotspots and flareups. Please stay fire aware.
NEW FIRE WEATHER UPDATE FOR TUESDAY MARCH 18
Fire Weather Watch issued March 15 at 2:33PM CDT until March 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Description
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY VEGETATION
FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL, AND NORTH-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND
WESTERN NORTH TEXAS…
* WINDS…South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Up to 86.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Increasingly dangerous fire behavior will be possible with
remaining fire activity from Friday, March 14th. Outdoor burning
is not recommended.
* SEVERITY…
FUELS (ERC)…70th-89th percentile…4 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).
Instructions
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Type Alert
Phenomena Fire Weather
Severity Watch
Event Code NWS
Area Grant; Kay; Garfield; Noble; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Cotton; Jefferson; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Sent Saturday, March 15, 2025 2:33 PM CDT
Expires Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:45 PM CDT
Sender NWS Norman OK
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