Bearden volunteer fire department

03/28/2026

Controlled burn at the Bearden cemetery

03/27/2026

Even with cooler temperatures, the fire danger will remain elevated across Oklahoma due to the strong northeast winds.

03/26/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...IN Oklahoma, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa,
Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, and Wagoner
counties.

* WIND...South-Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 TO 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...25 to 40 percent.

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 80s to mid 90s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A red flag warning means that a dangerous combination of weather
conditions and dry vegetation is expected within 24 hours,
favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. The primary
weather factors include stronger winds, lower humidities, and
warmer temperatures.

03/21/2026

Issued for Sunday 03/22/2026

Make sure your controlled burns are extinguished this evening to ensure it does not flare up tomorrow and cause property damage to your neighbors.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND
PARTS OF FAR NORTHWEST ARKANSAS...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton, and Washington counties.
In Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee,
Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee,
Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, McIntosh, Sequoyah, and
Pittsburg counties.

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph becoming
north late.

* HUMIDITY...15-25 percent

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 80s to mid 90s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A red flag warning means that a dangerous combination of weather
conditions and dry vegetation is expected within 24 hours,
favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. The primary
weather factors include stronger winds, lower humidities, and
warmer temperatures.

03/21/2026

At 1321hrs, we were paged out to a control burn that got out of hand at N3700RD and HWY 56 with the help from the Cromwell Fire Department we were able to get the fire contained. If you're in the area you might still see smoke and trees smoldering in the black. We would like to say thank you to the Cromwell fire department for the help today.

03/21/2026

03/12/2026

At 1141hrs, we were paged out to a grass fire on I-40 west bound MM 215 on the way there dispatch advised that the fire is going to be a semi trailer on fire at that time we asked that Cromwell Fire Department and okemah fire department be paged out for tankers. With the help from the Cromwell fire department and the Okemah fire department we were able to get the fire out but due to the contents of the trailer we had to shut down one lane off i-40 for the safety of first responders. We would like to thank the Cromwell fire department and the okemah fire department for coming and helping us on the fire. Bearden fire department and Cromwell fire department cleared the scene at 5:55pm

03/12/2026

All Lanes of i-40 are back open

03/12/2026

The Bearden volunteer fire department is on scene of a semi trailer on fire on I-40 west bound 215 mile marker. Hwy is down to one lane at this time

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 pm ( Tuesday, March 10). Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible with the severe storms this evening.

03/08/2026

control Burn N. 3700 Road and i-40.