Wildfire — Hughes, Oklahoma

2005-12-27 · Hughes, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A wildfire in Hughes county burned approximately 10,000 acres resulting in the damage of 8 homes, 14 barns, and 20 small outbuildings. An elderly man was also killed by this fire when he tried to assist family members whose homes were in the path of the fire. The man suffered smoke inhalation and burns. This fire caused damages in excess of $800,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5489420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.