Extreme temperatures coupled with an low humidity, increased winds, and an ongoing drought led to several large wildfires across parts of Oklahoma. Some of the fires burned numerous structures. A cold front entered the region late on the 4th, resulting in slightly cooler temperatures and an end to critical fire weather conditions by the 5th.

Wildfire in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-12 15:58:00 to 03-AUG-12 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The wildfire began near county street 2860 southeast of Ninnekah. The fire consumed at least two homes and burned approximately 15 square miles of land. No damage estimates were available. The exact time that the fire was extinguished is unknown.

Wildfire in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-12 16:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The wildfire began near North Luther road and northeast 150th street. The fire moved quickly northward and burned several structures in and around the Luther area. The fire moved into southeast Luther. Damage estimates were unavailable. The exact time the fire was extinguished is unknown.

Wildfire in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-12 12:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wildfire began near 120th street and McGuire road northeast of Slaughterville. The fire burned northward toward Highway 9, stopping just south of Lake Thunderbird. At least 25 outbuildings and homes were lost in the fire. The smoke plume and pyrocumulus were visible from the National Weather Service forecast office in Norman. Exact ending time of fire unknown. No damage estimates were available.

Wildfire in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-12 16:50:00 to 03-AUG-12 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A small grass fire occurred north of Guthrie. No damage information was available. The exact time the fire was extinguished is unknown.

Wildfire in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 04-AUG-12 09:00:00 to 04-AUG-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a large wildfire at Tom Steed Reservoir near Altus. The fire resulted in the loss of water to Altus and surrounding communities. No damage information was available. The exact time the wildfire ended is unknown.

Wildfire in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 04-AUG-12 10:48:00 to 04-AUG-12 10:48:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large wildfire began near the intersection of Airport road and Union road north of Stillwater. No damage information was available. The exact time of the fire ended us unknown.

Wildfire in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 04-AUG-12 12:06:00 to 04-AUG-12 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency managers reported a wildfire that started between mile markers 181 and 183 of interstate 40. The fire was brief and no damage information was provided. The exact time the fire ended is unknown.

Wildfire in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 04-AUG-12 13:45:00 to 04-AUG-12 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The wildfire began near E750 road and Highway 99 southeast of Cushing. No damage information was available. The exact time the fire ended is unknown.

Wildfire in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 04-AUG-12 22:30:00 to 04-AUG-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A grass fire was ignited by lightning along Highway 34 just south of the Oklahoma Kansas state line. The fire was extinguished by rain. No damage was reported. The exact time the fire ended is unknown.