Crawford County Rural Fire District 3

03/25/2026

District 3 and Forestry out working a grass/forest fire off of Old Fern Rd

03/18/2026

Forestry will be conducting a controlled burn today off of Hicory St and Hwy 348 in Mountainburg, starting at 11 am. It will be about 40 acres.

02/19/2026

Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas — Communities across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are facing significant wildfire activity today as high winds and dry conditions fuel rapidly spreading grass and brush fires. These dangerous conditions have placed homes, farmland, livestock, and critical infrastructure at risk, prompting emergency response efforts across multiple regions of the states.

Our hearts are heavy as we witness the impact these fires are having on Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas families, agricultural operations, and rural communities. We extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to all those affected.

Firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, and emergency management teams are working around the clock under extreme conditions to protect lives and property.

Farmers and ranchers across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are out in their fields creating firebreaks, moving equipment, and working alongside emergency crews to slow the spread of these fires. In the face of danger, many agricultural producers are using tractors and tillage equipment to cut containment lines, doing everything possible to protect neighboring homes, livestock, and communities affected by the fires.

Their selflessness and resolve demonstrate the strength and unity of U.S. rural communities.

02/19/2026

We just had a fire call. Don't know what started it. But I will take a guess, since it was on the side of the road on Hwy 71, that it was possibly caused by a cigarette being thrown out a window. Please be mindful of the very windy conditions!

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

Mountainburg Senior Center is raising funds for necessities for recent budget cuts. All proceeds will go to Mountainburg Senior Center. They will be selling doughnuts tomorrow. We have seniors that depend on this program and they need Your help. Even if you don't like doughnuts (😱) you can stop in at Mountainburg City Hall and give a donation. Please come out and help support Our local seniors!!!

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

It's getting windy out there folks!! We already had a grass fire get out of control today and came close to the house. There is nothing you need to burn that is worth possibly losing your house. So Please, refrain from burning.

Thank you, from your Volunteer Fire Dept

02/19/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
940 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

Crawford-Franklin-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
940 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CST Thursday.

* WIND...West to west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 30
to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 70s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A red flag warning means that a dangerous combination of weather
conditions and dry vegetation is expected within 24 hours,
favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. The primary
weather factors include stronger winds, lower humidities, and
warmer temperatures.

01/21/2026

BURN BAN has been lifted. But please still use caution when burning!

01/09/2026

CRAWFORD COUNTY IS STILL UNDER A BURN BAN!!!