Wind gusting over 30 miles an hour helped ignite what would become a 100-acre fire south of Henryetta Tuesday afternoon.
brush burnThe blaze raced through dense underbrush and threatened a cabin on the west side of Jim Hall lake within a matter of a few minutes.
Firemen from henryetta and the area had to struggle through rough, hilly terrian to try and get ahead of the flames sweeping southward.
This was the latest in a series of fires that have been aided by warmer and dry weather. Monday, a fire charred over 40 ares of timber-covered hills northwest of town.
Forecasters call for the weather pattern to stay throughout the week with even higher wind speeds posing more dangers.
"We are urging everyone to keep from any kind of outdoor burning this week and until we get some measurable rainfall," said Henryetta fire chief David Biullard. "Dry vegetation and grassland conditions have provided ample wildfire fuels."
He urged everyone to keep from throwing cigaretts, matches and other smoking materials from moving vehicles and make sure they are completely extinguished if they are being thrown away.
"Anyone who sees a fire should call 9-1-1 immediately if they see an unattended fire or one buringing out of control. The quicker we can get to them, the less damage can occur."