Tuesday, August 7th 2012, 11:04 pm
The Red Cross said Tuesday night that 209 homes were destroyed by wildfires in Creek County. That's according to its most recent damage assessment.
A violation of the burn ban may be the reason those 209 families are homeless.
8/6/2012 Related Story: As Many As 47 Mannford Students Lost Their Homes To Wildfires
Investigators say the fires that burned 90 square miles and torched dozens of homes were likely sparked by two people burning trash, both of whom could face criminal charges.
So far, though, no arrests have been made.
Creek County has been under a burn ban for more than a month. The whole state has been under a burn ban ordered by the governor for at least a week.
8/7/2012 Related Story: Red Cross Releases Shelter Update For Oklahoma Wildfire Victims
August 7th, 2012
September 25th, 2023
April 18th, 2022
April 18th, 2022
October 1st, 2023