Wildfire — Grady, Oklahoma
2023-12-07 · Grady, Oklahoma
3
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
$200K
Property damage
Event narrative
Heavy smoke from a nearby small grassfire lead to a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 44 near Chickasha. This event resulted in three (indirect) fatalities and at least two additional injuries.
Wider weather episode
A small grassfire impacted portions of Interstate 44, just south of the community of Chickasha. Heavy smoke reduced visibility and lead to a multiple vehicle accident, resulting in three (indirect) fatalities and at least two additional injuries.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.