Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Threatens Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. — Residents in northeastern Logan County are under mandatory evacuation orders due to a rapidly spreading wildfire that was reported Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service has indicated the fire is located just west of US-177 and approximately two miles east of Coyle, moving northeast at an alarming pace.

The fire, which emerged earlier today, has prompted officials to caution those in affected areas not to delay their evacuation. Authorities recommend heading to the Guthrie Fairgrounds as a safe refuge for evacuees, urging residents to leave immediately without packing belongings.

Since this morning, Oklahoma has been grappling with heightened fire danger, and as of 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, a red flag warning has been extended until 1 p.m. Wednesday. Wind gusts throughout the day are expected to exceed 50 mph, significantly elevating the fire risk.

“The current fire conditions, combined with strong winds, create an extremely hazardous environment,” said Jonathan Conder, a meteorologist with KOCO 5. “Evacuations are necessary to ensure public safety.”

As fire crews attempt to gain control, the situation has escalated into a multi-county emergency, with previous fires still burning across central Oklahoma, including significant incidents reported last Friday. Emergency responders are actively working in numerous locations, and additional firefighting units have been dispatched from surrounding counties.

The winds, fueled by a strong atmospheric system, could shift direction, raising concerns that the fire may spread unexpectedly in the coming hours. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and residents are advised to stay updated via local news and emergency alert systems.

Evacuations in other fire-threatened areas, including Mannford and Lincoln County, have also been enacted. Anyone in those regions should follow the latest guidance provided by local officials and prepare for possible evacuation.