Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department was sending units to assist with a large and dangerous fire along the Comanche-Cotton county line.
The department urged the public to stay clear of the area as firefighters responded to the incident.
Officials described the fire as large and dangerous but did not provide additional information about its cause, the exact location, the size of the fire or whether any injuries or property damage had been reported.
Lawton Fire Department units were being dispatched to the area to assist with the ongoing response.
Residents and motorists near the fire were asked to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work safely. The department’s warning came as firefighters worked to address the situation and assess conditions along the county line.
Additional information was not immediately provided by the department.
