Small Grassfire Breaks Out At Skiatook Lake

A small grass fire threatened some campers on the southeast side of Skiatook Lake before it was contained.

Monday, September 3rd 2012, 4:21 pm

By: Dee Duren


A small grass fire broke out at the Tall Chief Cove area of Skiatook Lake Monday afternoon.

The fire was threatening some nearby campsites, but firefighters were able to contain the wildfire before it reached the campgrounds.

Oklahoma remains under a state-wide burn ban, and residents are reminded to call 911 if they see any grass fires.

9/3/2012 Related Story: State-Wide Burn Ban Continues For Oklahoma

Dustin Stone, News On 6 employee and licensed helicopter pilot, snapped some photos of the grass fire as he flew over the area Labor Day.

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