Big Fires in Oklahoma
There were some big fires recently in Oklahoma that have taken a toll on people, firefighters, and brush rigs in that area (via KOTV.com).
This week's wildfires have burned more than 50,000 acres since Sunday, destroying some 50 homes and countless structures.A McIntosh County man is in the hospital with severe burns and several firefighters suffered minor injuries. Of the sixteen counties where wildfires once blazed, firefighters continue to battle four fires in three Oklahoma counties.
Meantime, other small rural fire departments are surveying the damage and preparing for the rest of the fire season. Flat Rock's Volunteer Fire Department have three rigs going in for repairs after losing the brakes on one, a radio on another and a water pump on their newest vehicle.
I've been a little busy shoveling snow, but I haven't heard a thing about these fires until today. You would think that 50,000 acres might warrant some big-time media coverage.
