Fire crews in northwest Oklahoma City were called out Thursday after a blaze that started in an outbuilding near NW 10th Street and Classen Boulevard spread to a nearby house, sending firefighters into a race to keep the flames in check. Crews knocked down the main fire and stayed on scene to search for hot spots. Officials have not yet determined what sparked the blaze, and authorities said it was still unclear whether anyone was injured.
According to KFOR, the fire began in an outbuilding before moving to the adjacent residence. The update, written by Caroline Sellers, noted that firefighters were still working the scene when that report was published.
The City of Oklahoma City keeps a public log of daily structure fires and incident reports, including calls from March 26. That database is where officials catalog responses and is the official place to check for finalized incident information.
March Fire Risk
March is often one of the windiest and highest-risk fire months in Oklahoma, and national predictive services had already flagged above-normal wildfire potential for parts of the state this spring. The National Interagency Fire Center's seasonal outlook points to dry fuels and gusty winds as key factors that can help a small fire grow quickly.
What Residents Should Know
Officials advise that if you see smoke or flames, you should call 911 immediately and provide the nearest cross street. Residents are also urged to avoid outdoor burning while conditions remain dry and to steer clear of active emergency scenes so fire crews and investigators can safely do their work.
Details about Thursday's northwest Oklahoma City fire remain limited while firefighters and investigators continue their review. This story will be updated when the Oklahoma City Fire Department or other officials release additional information.
