Comanche Nation firefighters preparing to head to Colorado
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LAWTON, Okla_The Comanche Nation Firefighters are
ready, willing and eager to help fight the Colorado wildfires.
"We got a stand up order coming out of Hot
Springs, Arkansas coordination center," Comanche Nation firefighter William Ballton
said.
A 20 man crew is geared up and ready.
They'll take with them some unusual firefighting gear as well such as chainsaws.
The men will battle the blaze for 14 days
straight, rest up for two and then get right back to work. The Comanche Nation
firefighters say it is an honor to be a part of the program and help people even
if it means putting their lives on the line.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:01:32 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) _ A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 before growing into a larger storm that rolled across rural
The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office has identified two men killed Sunday, after a powerful tornado tore through Shawnee.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:47:22 GMT
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) _ Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris. Westbound Interstate 40 was closed Sunday night at U.S. 177 after
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:00:21 GMT
City of Lawton Press Release- Beginning today, May 13th, The City of Lawton Water Treatment Plants will be returning to chloramines in the water distribution system. Chloramines are the blending of chlorine
Beginning Monday, May 20th, The City of Lawton Water Treatment Plants will be returning to chloramines in the water distribution system.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 05:13:53 GMT
Waurika, Okla._A Jefferson County man already facing charges of child sexual abuse is back behind bars again after investigators said another young victim came forward. Waurika police arrested David Grubbs
A Jefferson County man already facing charges of child sexual abuse is back behind bars again after investigators said another young victim came forward.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:02:17 GMT
Lawton, Okla._Two residents here in Lawton along with firefighters got their dose of heat after a home suddenly caught fire. It happened just before 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening on NW Liberty and 34th St. While
Two residents here in Lawton along with firefighters got their dose of heat after a home suddenly caught fire.
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