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Posted: Feb 19, 2026 2:19 PMUpdated: Feb 20, 2026 12:28 PM

FIRE UPDATES 4:30am Friday for West Central Washington County

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Nathan Thompson

UPDATE 4:30am Friday, 2-20-2026: Crews from 16 different agencies remain on the scene of a large wildfire burning south of Bartlesville and north of Ochelata. Firefighters have worked through the night and will continue implementing control measures to contain the blaze.

 
While the situation remains active, some restrictions are beginning to lift. Residents living on N3940 Road are officially cleared to return to their homes at this time. Meanwhile, 2600 Road, west of N3940, remains closed to all traffic as operations continue.
 
Shelter Information
For those still affected by the expanded evacuation orders—specifically near Onion Prairie Road and Rattlesnake Hil, you can go to the Ramona First Baptist Church. The shelter is fully open and operational for residents displaced by the fire.
 
Washington County Emergency Management Deputy Director Melissa Mayes continues to monitor the situation. Residents are advised to stay tuned to local updates and avoid driving into smoke-filled areas.

UPDATE 2: 5:30 p.m. 2-19-2026... The shelter at Ramona First Baptist Church is now open for those residents who are under the evacuation order.

UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. 2-19-2026... The evacuation area for the fire near Onion Prairie Road and Rattlesnake Hill has been expanded and a shelter is being set up at Ramona First Baptist Church.

Washington County Emergency Management Deputy Director Melissa Mayes has the latest information.

EVACUATION ZONE MAP

 

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Residents in the area of W 2600 Road and N 3630 Road in Washington County are being told to evacuate the area due to a large fire.

Washington County Emergency Management Deputy Director Melissa Mayes has the latest.

 

Fire map courtesy Watch Duty

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

Fire Warning at the request of Oklahoma Forestry Services for eastern
Osage and western Washington Counties.

* AT 307 PM CST, a dangerous wildfire was located 4 miles south of
  Bartlesville, moving rapidly to the southeast at 3 to 5 mph.

* Areas impacted...Ochelata...South Side of Bartlesville...Highway
  75 between Ramona and Bartlesville.

* Additional Information...Smoke and fire will present a threat to
  life and property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared to evacuate quickly if requested and follow all safety
instructions from local emergency management officials. Do not drive
into smoke.

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