A wildfire erupted in Northwest Oklahoma on March 16, amidst dry, windy conditions. The majority of Oklahoma’s substates (all members of the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils) house Rural Fire Defense Programs. The programs ensure all regions across the state have fire protection. Rural Fire Coordinators help establishe new fire departments where needed, assists all fire departments with equipment needs, training, pumper service testing, insurance rate reductions, dry hydrants, equipment specifications and understanding and compliance with state laws. Click here for more information including a map highlighting the location of each coordinator as well as contact information.

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The following pictures and messages were published via Twitter and Instagram during the fire on March 16.

Fire danger in NW Oklahoma. pic.twitter.com/Epx0SECaZT — Mickey Gregory (@PrincipalMick) March 16, 2015

Dangerous fire NE of woodward ok. #okwx #BREAKING fire is out of control pic.twitter.com/N96sCUzVGj — Spencer Albracht (@spencerssa) March 16, 2015

Northwest Oklahoma Firefighters working hard today! Praying for those guys! pic.twitter.com/KJRCI3mK9x — Phillip Ludwyck (@PLudwyck) March 16, 2015

@emilyrsutton fire photo from boiling springs sent by a friend pic.twitter.com/e3Xmhoo1FP — Larry ninman (@LNinman) March 16, 2015

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Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, encourage Oklahomans to become Firewise: