FEMA Authorizes Fire Management Assistance for Oklahoma Ranger Road Fire

What Happened

On February 17, 2026, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Fire Management Assistance declaration (FM-5617-OK) for the Ranger Road Fire in Oklahoma. The incident began on February 17, 2026, and the declaration provides federal funding to assist with firefighting efforts and the management of the wildfire.

Affected Areas

The declaration specifically designates Beaver County in Oklahoma as the area eligible for federal assistance.

Federal Assistance Available

Under this Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration, Public Assistance has been authorized. This program provides federal funding for the mitigation, management, and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or grasslands. Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs were not activated under this specific declaration.

What You Should Do

Residents in Beaver County should monitor local news and follow the guidance of local emergency management and law enforcement officials. For more information regarding federal fire management assistance and eligibility, visit FEMA’s official website.

Source

Information provided by FEMA (FM-5617-OK).