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Oklahoma County approves emergency declaration as wildland fires destroy homes and outbuildings
Summary
The county approved an emergency declaration to free purchasing and pursue federal fire-management grants after wildland fires destroyed 22 occupied homes, two unoccupied structures and 17 large outbuildings; emergency management said conditions may remain dangerous for weeks.
Oklahoma County commissioners approved an emergency declaration Wednesday after wildland fires across the county destroyed dozens of structures and prompted an expanded incident response.
Emergency Management Director David Barnes told the board, “We have before you an emergency declaration for Oklahoma County because of the wildland fire situation that we're currently experiencing.” The declaration will allow the county to expedite purchases and participate in federal fire-management assistance grants, Barnes said.
The county’s damage assessment found 22 occupied structures destroyed, two unoccupied…
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