Headline:
Wildfire with IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for the west side of Atoka Reservoir.
Event:
Evacuation Immediate
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 1715 a large and destructive wildfire was burning out of control north of Atoka spreading rapidly north along the west side of the Atoka Reservoir. Wildfires can damage or destroy structures and can harm or kill people and animals. For your safety EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY to the northwest toward Lehigh.
Instruction:
Those between Highway 69 and East Tower Road and North Coal Creek Road should LEAVE this area NOW to avoid injury or death. Do not delay to pack belongings. Evacuate towards the northwest to Lehigh. Roads in the area may be impacted by fire and smoke. Never drive into heavy smoke. SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER for emergency vehicles.
Atoka Co EM: EVACUATION ORDER for north Atoka due to a wildfire. LEAVE NOW toward Lehigh
Atoka Co EM: A dangerous wildfire is located north of Atoka, spreading rapidly west. This area is in IMMEDIATE DANGER from wildfires which can cause injury/death, burn down homes/other structures. LEAVE NOW toward the northwest toward Lehigh. Do not delay to pack belongings. Never drive into heavy smoke.
Area Description:
Atoka
Forcast Office:
Oklahoma Emergency Management
Sender:
breanna.young@oem.ok.gov