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UPDATE (3/28/25) — The Jenks Fire Chief released an update on Friday about the Gem Dirt fire after it was extinguished on Thursday. Jenks Fire Chief Greg Ostrum said on Tuesday, Jenks Incident ...
TULSA, Okla. — Jenks Fire Department said the Gem Dirt fire has been extinguished. They will continue to monitor overnight and tomorrow for possible hot spots. The Jenks Fire Department said the ...
TULSA, Okla. — It took nearly two weeks, but the fire at Gem Dirt is out. It's a welcome relief for Jenks residents, who dealt with heavy smoke covering their neighborhood for 11 days.
The Jenks Fire Department says the Gem Dirt Fire, which crews have been battling since March 17, is now completely out. Approximately 150 firefighters worked to contain the fire near West 101st ...
A smoldering fire in Jenks has impacted neighbors for the last week. The fire started last Monday at Gem Dirt near West 101st Street and Highway 75. Gem Dirt said they are taking every bit of ...
On Tuesday, Jenks Mayor Cory Box and other city councilors declared a State of Emergency to receive state and federal resources to address smoldering Gem Dirt fire.
The Jenks City Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening to consider a motion to officially declare a state of emergency due to the smoldering Gem Dirt fire. The vote will allow the ...