Evacuation Immediate for West Side of Atoka Reservoir
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An immediate evacuation order is in effect for the west side of Atoka Reservoir due to a rapidly spreading wildfire north of Atoka.
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- Record type
- Evacuation Immediate
- Affected area
- Atoka County, Oklahoma
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NOAA
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Alert Details
An Evacuation Immediate alert has been issued by Oklahoma Emergency Management. The alert is effective from 2026-09-14T17:30:03-05:00 until 2026-09-14T19:30:03-05:00. The event is categorized as Fire with Extreme severity, Immediate urgency, and Observed certainty.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the west side of Atoka Reservoir in Atoka County. Specific evacuation zone includes areas between Highway 69 and East Tower Road and North Coal Creek Road, north of Atoka.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should evacuate immediately to the northwest toward Lehigh. Do not delay to pack belongings. Roads may be impacted by fire and smoke; never drive into heavy smoke. Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.
Expected Conditions
A large and destructive wildfire is burning out of control north of Atoka and 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.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting 2026-09-14T17:30:03-05:00 and expires at 2026-09-14T19:30:03-05:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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