Evacuation Immediate for Stephens
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What you need to know
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- Stephens
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- Extreme
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- Immediate
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What is happening
At 2:10 PM a large and destructive wildfire was burning out of control W of Velma spreading rapidly NE. Wildfires can damage or destroy structures and can harm or kill people and animals. For your safety EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY for The Stephens County Fairgrounds.
What the bulletin says to do
Those between Sanner Road and Hargrove Street should LEAVE this area NOW to avoid injury or death. Do not delay to pack belongings. Reunification Center is setting up at Stephens County Fairgrounds. Roads in the area may be impacted by fire and smoke. Never drive into heavy smoke. SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER for emergency vehicles.
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- Alert
Wildfire with IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for Velma.
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: Oklahoma Emergency Management. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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