Wildfires started on August 1st, centered in the state of Oklahoma, near Lake Overholser, affecting Oklahoma City.
6 reports, 2 independent
Updated Sep 13
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What happened
Wildfires started on August 1st, centered in the state of Oklahoma, near Lake Overholser, affecting Oklahoma City.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A wildfire has broken out in Oklahoma City, requiring the evacuation of residents and causing damage to a Union Pacific Railroad bridge.Sub-event
Scott Douglas works with OKC Fire Department on the ongoing Lake Overholser wildfires.1 source
Massive flames captured near Lake Overholser, involving Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel.1 source
Wildfires centered in Oklahoma near Lake Overholser since August 1st.1 source
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The entities involved
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Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
- Sullivan is running for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, while Glen Mulready currently holds the post. The race is taking place amid legislative changes to rate setting authority in the state.
- EVOLUTION, led by Pham, is restructuring its operations, diversifying from a single-field oil focus in Louisiana and holding interests in the SCOOP/STACK region.
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Oklahoma City
city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States
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Lake Overholser
lake of the United States of America
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Related events
- Extreme heat and wildfires are impacting the state of Oklahoma.
- A wildfire occurred in Caddo County, Oklahoma on September 1, 2026.
- Wildfires have destroyed residences across Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Georgia.
- Wildfires, including the Ross Fire, have been reported affecting both Texas and Oklahoma.
- NWS issued fire weather warnings for Oklahoma on September 1, 2026.