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NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KOCO) — A wildfire was causing heavy smoke and led to evacuations near Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon as crews worked to battle the flames.
The fire was burning near NW 24th Street and North Council Road. McClain County Undersheriff James Goins said NW 24th Street was closed, and evacuations were ordered in the area.
About eight to 10 homes were evacuated south of NW 24th Street and west of Highway 76, which is also Council Road. The Newcastle police chief said it wasn’t clear what caused the fire.
These evacuations were ordered at about 4:30 p.m. Residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.
On the scene, heavy smoke was coming from the grassy area.
A Newcastle fire captain told KOCO on the scene that there did not appear to be any injuries. It was not clear if any structures were damaged.
As of 9 p.m., fire crews were managing small hotspots to make sure it does not reignite.
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