Two Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Injured While Battling Weekend Wildfire in Northwest Oklahoma

On April 8th, two Oklahoma volunteer firefighters, Jared Brittain and Max Clark, sustained burns during their efforts to contain a wildfire in northwest Oklahoma. The incident occurred amidst challenging conditions when their truck was engulfed by flames.

Mooreland Fire Chief Travis Case revealed that the firefighters were battling the blaze in the midst of 55-mile-per-hour winds, which led to the unfortunate event. Both Brittain and Clark were promptly transported to a burn unit in Oklahoma City for medical attention. While Clark received treatment and was subsequently discharged, Brittain remained in critical but stable condition at the beginning of this week.

Impact of the Wildfire

The wildfire, which tore through approximately 5200 acres in Woodward County, resulted in the evacuation of around 300 individuals from the town of Sharon. Despite the extensive damage, there were no reports of inhabited structures being consumed by the flames. As of Monday, the fire had been brought under control to some extent, with about 45% containment achieved.

It is crucial to recognize the bravery and sacrifices made by firefighters like Brittain and Clark, who risk their lives to protect communities in the face of such calamities.