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.
An evacuation or shelter-in-place order means conditions are unsafe to move freely. Follow the specific instructions for your zone before doing anything else.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Area access is restricted, public-safety teams are in active response, and travel through the location should be avoided entirely until officials give the all-clear.
Recommended steps: follow official instructions for your zone; avoid the affected area; account for family members; monitor official channels for updates.
Alert USA is tracking this evacuation order and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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