Community stepping up to help volunteer firefighters protecting them from Caddo County wildfire
By Olivia Hickey
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CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOCO) — For days, volunteer firefighters have been working around the clock to contain wildfires in Caddo County.
Many people have been forced to evacuate, and several structures have been destroyed by the flames. Now, community members stepping up to help the first responders who have been keeping them safe.
A woman told KOCO 5 that she’s been dropping off drinks for volunteer firefighters, including her grandson who is one of the firefighters working to protect Caddo County.
“He’s been out since Sunday night. Got a break in last night to sleep a little bit, and he’s back out there,” Neva Meiwes said.
Up the road from the Gracemont Fire, Longview Church has opened its doors to the public, offering snacks and supplies to everyone who comes through. They’ve even made stops to drop off supplies to firefighters.
Around 3,000 acres have burned in the wildfires over the course of the last several days. The cause is still under investigation.
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