Comanche VFD

09/01/2026

This afternoon, Comanche VFD responded to a reported structure fire on S. Houston Street in Comanche.

The fire was reported to have started underneath the carport before spreading into the residence. Comanche firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire and worked to bring it under control. The home was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. Unfortunately, the residence was a total loss.

De Leon Volunteer Fire Department, Promontory Park Volunteer Fire Department , and Proctor Volunteer Fire Department responded to provide mutual aid.

Comanche EMS, Comanche Police Department, and Comanche County Emergency Management were also on scene assisting with the incident.

We appreciate all of our mutual-aid partners and supporting agencies for their assistance.

08/30/2026

This is in Oklahoma, NOT Comanche County Texas

BREAKING NEWS: A grass fire in Comanche County is prompting evacuations.

From the National Weather Service in Norman:
“A wildfire is burning near US-62 between Indiahoma and Cache in western Comanche County and is spreading north. Emergency Management officials are urging people between Lee Road & Rogers Lane, and between Post Oak Road & Quanah Road to evacuate”

08/30/2026

This is in Comanche County, Oklahoma NOT Comanche County, Texas

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BrRcrncyL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

An Evacuation Order has been issued in Comanche County due to a wildfire spreading northward; east of Indiahoma.

08/30/2026

After 3 of our firefighters returned home in the early morning hours Tuesday from the Ross fire in Palo Pinto, two of our volunteers came to the station Tuesday afternoon for cleaning the truck.

During structure protection operations, our crew and their strike team found themselves in a little bit of tight spot. Air attack made the decision to drop retardant directly over the trucks and the house they were protecting — not once, but twice — before the crews ultimately had to pull out for their safety.

The result: One very pink fire truck.

A huge thank you to these two firefighters for spending several hours getting the truck cleaned back up. It’s the work behind the scenes like this that often goes unnoticed, and we greatly appreciate them!

Included the before and after pictures.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Smoke from the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto may be visible and smelled in Comanche County due to the wind coming from that direction.

08/25/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Comanche VFD responded to Palo Pinto County to assist with a rapidly growing wildland fire.

At the time we were dispatched, the "Ross fire" was estimated at approximately 200 acres. By the time our crew arrived, it had already grown to around 800 acres. Comanche VFD responded with three firefighters and a structure engine, specifically requested by Palo Pinto County. Our crew was assigned to structure protection strike teams alongside numerous other fire departments from across the region.

Throughout the afternoon and evening, our firefighters received multiple assignments protecting homes and other structures in the path of the fire. In some areas, crews were able to make a little progress, slow the fire's advance, and protect structures. In a lot of other areas, the extreme fire behavior made it impossible to safely hold their position, forcing crews to retreat and reposition.

During the day, the fire moved so close to the house where our strike team was located that air tankers made multiple retardant drops immediately around—and over—the areas where our firefighters were operating.

As night fell, conditions became worse. Flames estimated at 50 to 100 feet were observed regularly, trees were crowning, cedar trees were "exploding" and throwing embers ahead of the fire, and constantly shifting winds made conditions unpredictable.

Between 3:30–4:00 a.m., our truck was released from the incident after developing what would normally be a small mechanical issue, but one with serious implications on a fire like this. The water-level sensor failed, leaving the crew unable to determine how much water remained in the tank. In rapidly changing conditions, knowing exactly how much water is available can be critical to firefighter safety.

Our crew returned to the station and made it home around 5:30 a.m. after a long night.

This fire is far from over. De Leon VFD currently still has two trucks on scene after rotating fresh firefighters in to relieve those who fought the fire throughout the day and night. They are joined by dozens of other fire departments and agencies..

The latest reports indicate the fire has grown to approximately 50,000 acres and is 5% contained.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters who remain on the fireline, the agencies continuing to support this massive response, and especially the families and communities who have been impacted by this fire.