Dry conditions continue to keep firefighters across Oklahoma busy, and Friday night was no exception as crews from multiple counties converged on a large grass fire west of Hennessey.
The call for assistance went out at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 21, for a fire near N2750 and E640 Road in western Kingfisher County, about one mile west of Lacey and three miles south of Hwy 81, west of Hennessey.
Fire departments from across the region responded and worked together through the night to bring the fire under control.
Rough terrain and sandy soil made the battle even more difficult, with several fire trucks becoming stuck while crews attempted to reach portions of the fire.
Kingfisher County District 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks brought in two graders and a dozer to cut fire lines and help free stuck trucks. Local residents also stepped up to assist, including Perry Cline, who brought heavy equipment to the scene.
More than 10 fire departments from Kingfisher, Blaine and Major counties assisted Hennessey, including Dover, Loyal, Kingfisher, Cashion, Ames, Omega, Meno, Ringwood and Okeene.
Fortunately, no structures were reported to be in the path of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Kingfisher County Emergency Management provided support to crews throughout the incident, while the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Hennessey Police Department assisted with traffic control.
Firefighters Return for Flare-Ups
The work didn’t end Friday night. Beginning early Saturday morning, Hennessey firefighters and several neighboring departments returned to the area multiple times as hot spots and flare-ups reignited throughout the day. Crews continued working the fire Saturday, watching for flare-ups and strengthening fire lines to keep the blaze contained.
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