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Union Students Winners of Ponca City Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

Yesenia Menchaca and Sutten Lee were winners of the Ponca City Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest. They will have their artwork displayed on the Traffic Signal Electrical Box located at the corner of 5th Street and Central Avenue next to Fire Station #1. Pictured L-R: Yesenia Menchaca & Sutten Lee

Ponca City father of six dead after house fire Friday night

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

One Ponca City man is dead after his home went up in flames Friday night.According to KFOR-TV, 31-year-old Matthew Nuttle was pulled out from the burning home after midnight on Friday. Nuttle leaves behind six children.Nuttle was rushed to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately didn't survive.While it remains unknown as to what started the... Read More.

Fire hydrant testing in Ponca City begins September 14

Wednesday, September 9 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the southern areas of Ponca City on Monday September 14. This hydrant testing project will last for approximately four weeks, with all hydrants south of Highland Avenue and Lake Road being tested. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m.... Read More.

Ponca City man charged in Osage County after recent fire

Tuesday, May 12 by Lyman James

A Ponca City man is facing charges in Osage County after being arrested by Osage Deputies.Aaron Struble, 44, was arrested on May 6 on a charge of domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Struble left the scene of a structure fire back in late April that happened at City View and Kelly Road in... Read More.

Units respond to fire Sunday in Osage County

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Fire units from McCord, Ponca City and Osage Cove responded to a structure fire on Sunday at City View and Kelly Road in Osage County.Units responded to the fire just before noon. A female was transported from the scene by ambulance to AllianceHealth in Ponca City. A second ambulance was called for firefighters suffering... Read More.

Firefighters respond to grass fire near Blackwell on Sunday

Monday, April 6 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal Tribune reports that firefighters from across Kay County responded to a grass fire Sunday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. near 29th St. and Adobe Rd. north of Blackwell. Blackwell Fire Chief Cory Hanebrink said the fire was started by a vehicle's exhaust system. While the grass was dry enough to burn, the... Read More.

Estimates Released Following Playground Fire

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - On March 9th, 2020 the Ponca City Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Liberty Park in Ponca City. The fire was contained to a large play structure. Damages are estimated to be in excess of $20,000. A fire investigator with the Ponca City Police Department Detective Division was assigned... Read More.

Officials Investigating Fire At Liberty Park

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Officials in Ponca City are investigating a fire that occurred Monday at Liberty Park. Images on Facebook from the Ponca City News show playground equipment in flames and destroyed. As of Tuesday morning, it remains unknown as to how the fire started. More information will be shared when we find out.

FIRE HYDRANT TESTING BEGINS MARCH 2

Friday, February 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the northern areas of Ponca City on Monday, March 2. This hydrant testing project will occur throughout the month of March and will test all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road. Testing and maintenance will occur between the... Read More.

One Body Found After House Fire In Red Rock

Thursday, February 20 by Lyman James

RED ROCK< Okla. - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation(OSBI) was called in by the Noble County Sheriff's Office to assist with an investigation after a house fire occurred in Red Rock late Tuesday into early Wednesday in Red Rock.Just after midnight, a passerby noticed that a home in the 19000 block of X... Read More.

Fire Reported At Ponca City Refinery Thursday

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Several roads along the south side of Ponca City were closed Thursday afternoon after a fire was reported at the Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery at 4 p.m.Response teams were quick to respond and the fire was put under control. According to Scott Wallace, HRBP Manager, there were no impacts to... Read More.

Monday Night Fire At Continental Carbon Extinguished

Wednesday, March 13 by Lyman James

A fire at Continental Carbon that at one point produced 40-foot flames was extinguished before doing any damage to the building infrastructure or equipment at the plant on Monday night.Ponca City Fire Chief Butch Herring said that the fire was outside Ponca City limits, falling under the Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department jurisdiction. The... Read More.