TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) responded to 283 calls on Friday, March 14.
High winds, dry vegetation, and low relative humidity significantly increased fire-related incidents and power line issues.
From 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., TFD responded to the following weather-related incidents:
- Lines Down: 58
- Grass/Brush Fires: 36
- House Fires: 9
- Building Fire: 1
- Apartment Fire: 1
- Shed Fires: 2
- Car Fire: 1
- Dumpster Fire: 1
- Transformer Fires: 5
Additionally, TFD responded to a high volume of personal and vehicle collision calls…