Oklahoma Fire Danger: Evacuation order lifted for wildfire south of Butler

Oklahoma Fire Danger: Evacuation order lifted for wildfire south of Butler

Just after 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service said the wildfire was burning 3.5 miles south of Butler and spreading north rapidly.

Wildfire Near Butler Prompts Evacuations, Multi-Agency Response

Butler, OK – 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. According to local officials, the fire was first reported around 3:30 p.m., burning approximately 3.5 miles south of Butler and spreading rapidly to the north. An emergency alert issued by Custer County Emergency Management Director Hardy Sperle warned …

Butler wildfire - NEWS ALERT

Wednesday, March 25, 2026Custer County Emergency Management Director Hardy Sperle issued an emergency alert Wednesday afternoon about a wildfire located 3.5 miles south of Butler and spreading rapidly to the north. This area is in immediate danger from wildfires, which can cause injury/death in addition to threatening homes and other structures. Cornerstone Church located at 1900 Lexington Ave. in Clinton has been set up as an evacuation center.