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The Penny News 1232
News | March 26, 2026
A fast-moving wildfire north of Foss Lake near Butler kept firefighters and emergency crews busy Wednesday afternoon, prompting evacuations and drawing a large multi-agency response.
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The Penny News 1219
News | March 23, 2026
Dangerous fire conditions across western Oklahoma led to multiple wildfire responses Sunday, including a major blaze in Dewey County known as the Jumping Juniper Fire.
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The Penny News 1164
News | February 25, 2026
Elk City firefighters responded Tuesday evening to a reported residential structure fire in the 900 block of South Oliver.
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The Penny News 1085
News | January 19, 2026
A coordinated, countywide emergency response helped stop four grass fires Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, with minimal damage despite ongoing drought conditions and elevated fire danger.
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The Penny News 954
News | October 31, 2025
Firefighters from Canute and Elk City worked together Friday morning to extinguish a motorhome fire along the eastbound on-ramp at the 47-mile marker in Canute.
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The Penny News 857
News | September 16, 2025
A barn-style mechanic shop on East Seventh Street caught fire Monday night after an explosion, according to Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka.
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The Penny News 800
News | August 12, 2025
Clinton Middle School students were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a possible fire was reported atop the school’s cafeteria.
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The Penny News 464
News | February 23, 2025
At about 11:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters rushed to the 900 block of Halsey Drive after receiving a call about a house fire.
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The Penny News 455
News | February 19, 2025
The Elk City Fire & EMS Department is actively recruiting paramedics for a dedicated paramedic-only position.
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The Penny News 276
News | December 05, 2024
The Elk City Fire Department had a bustling November, responding to 54 fire and rescue-related calls and 190 emergency medical service (EMS) calls.

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