GUTHRIE, Okla. — Late Wednesday night, authorities in Guthrie responded to a grass fire near a home that escalated into an explosion, leading to a shed bursting into flames. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred on Two Creeks Road in northeast Guthrie, a remote area where first responders faced challenges in accessing the scene due to the terrain.
The Guthrie Fire Department received a call about the grass fire around 10 p.m., followed shortly by reports of an explosion near a mobile home. The Woodcrest and Sooner fire departments joined forces with Guthrie firefighters to combat the flames, navigating dirt roads to reach the site of the explosion.
Details remain limited as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire and subsequent explosion. Neighbors in the vicinity of the incident spoke of hearing the explosion and witnessing the fire, creating a tense and frightening situation. Despite the remote location and difficulties in assessing the damage due to lack of lighting, emergency response teams acted promptly to contain the situation.
As dawn broke, officials hoped to gather more information and assess the extent of the damage caused by the explosion. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office was also involved in the response efforts, adding to the collaborative efforts of multiple fire departments in addressing the emergency.
KOCO 5 News remains committed to updating the public with more details as they become available, ensuring that the community stays informed about the aftermath of the grass fire and shed explosion near the Guthrie home. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.