Stillwater residents rally to support fire victims
Residents in Stillwater, Oklahoma, are uniting to collect donations and distribute resources to those who lost everything in the recent severe fires.
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Updated: 5:39 PM CDT Mar 16, 2025
PEOPLE ACROSS STILLWATER ARE SHOWING ME EXACTLY WHAT IT MEANS TO BE OKLAHOMA STRONG. CHANTAL. IT’S NEIGHBORHOODS LIKE THIS ONE. I’M IN TONIGHT. YOU CAN SEE AT THIS HOUSE THE BRICK HAS BEEN BUSTED OUT BY THE FLAMES, THE WINDOWS COMPLETELY GONE. THE FOUNDATION IS BURNT. THERE’S ASH AND RUBBLE ALL OVER, BURNING THINGS TO A CRISP. EVEN. THIS IS EXACTLY WHY VOLUNTEERS SAY THEY CAME TO HELP OUT. ACROSS THE STATE, PEOPLE ARE PICKING UP THE PIECES FROM FIRES THAT BURNED THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA. MY HUSBAND AND I KNOW FIRSTHAND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE. I’M SORRY. WE DIDN’T KNOW FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS IF WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A HOME, IF WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A BUSINESS. WE POURED OUR HEART AND SOUL INTO. CHRIS DUNCAN IS THANKFUL HER FAMILY’S BUSINESS WAS SPARED. THEY DECIDED TO STEP UP BY SETTING UP A TENT ON A MAIN ROAD IN STILLWATER, FILLED WITH SUPPLIES AND MEALS UP FOR GRABS. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. WE HAVE A LOT OF LOVE. WE HAVE GOOD FOOD, DRINKS, WE’RE COLLECTING CLOTHES, DIAPERS, BOTTLED WATER, TOILET PAPER, TOILETRIES, ANYTHING THEY NEED. MEANTIME, AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER IS STILL TAKING IN PEOPLE AT A SHELTER SET UP ON THE PAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. BUT AS MATT TROTTER EXPLAINS, YOU DON’T NEED TO SPEND THE NIGHT TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED. YOU CAN ALSO GET THINGS LIKE MEALS, SNACKS AND WATER. HERE YOU CAN MEET WITH PEOPLE ABOUT ANY HEALTH RELATED NEEDS YOU HAVE FROM THE DISASTER, LIKE YOU LOST A PRESCRIPTION OR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND NEED TO GET THAT REPLACED. NOW, STILLWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS THAT THE AREA WILL STILL BE UNDER A RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY. THEY ARE ASKING RESIDENTS TO BE PREPARED AND WATCH THEIR SURROUNDINGS AND FOR ANY EMERGENCIES OR IF THEY NOTICE FLAMES APPROACHING AN UNBURNED STRUCTURE, T
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Stillwater residents rally to support fire victims
Residents in Stillwater, Oklahoma, are uniting to collect donations and distribute resources to those who lost everything in the recent severe fires.
Residents in Stillwater are uniting to collect donations and distribute resources to those who lost everything in the recent severe fires."My husband and I know what it's like firsthand, to know what you're not gonna have," Kris Duncan, of Duncan Catering, said. "We didn't know for about 12 hours if we were gonna have a home.">> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelDuncan is thankful her family's business was spared.They decided to step up by setting up a tent on a main road in Stillwater, filled with supplies and meals available for anyone in need, no questions asked."We have a lot of love, we have good food, drinks, we're collecting food, diapers, bottled water, toilet paper, toiletries, anything they need," Duncan said.Meanwhile, the American Red Cross' shelter at the Payne County Fairgrounds is still taking in people.Matt Trotter, regional communications director for the Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma, explained that people do not need to spend the night to get the help they need."You can also get things like meals, snacks, and water here," Trotter said. "You can meet with people on any health-related needs you have from the disaster. You lost a prescription or any medical equipment and need to get that replaced."Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The Stillwater Fire Department says the area will remain under a red flag warning through Tuesday.They are asking residents to prepare, be aware of their surroundings, and call 911 for any emergencies or if a fire is approaching an unburned structure.Top HeadlinesTornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across US as storm leaves at least 33 deadYouth wrestling coach dies, son injured due to Oklahoma wildfiresDeath confirmed, at least 112 injured as Oklahoma wildfires prompts state of emergencyGov. Kevin Stitt surveys his home destroyed by wildfire
STILLWATER, Okla. —
Residents in Stillwater are uniting to collect donations and distribute resources to those who lost everything in the recent severe fires.
"My husband and I know what it's like firsthand, to know what you're not gonna have," Kris Duncan, of Duncan Catering, said. "We didn't know for about 12 hours if we were gonna have a home."
Duncan is thankful her family's business was spared.
They decided to step up by setting up a tent on a main road in Stillwater, filled with supplies and meals available for anyone in need, no questions asked.
"We have a lot of love, we have good food, drinks, we're collecting food, diapers, bottled water, toilet paper, toiletries, anything they need," Duncan said.
Meanwhile, the American Red Cross' shelter at the Payne County Fairgrounds is still taking in people.
Matt Trotter, regional communications director for the Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma, explained that people do not need to spend the night to get the help they need.
"You can also get things like meals, snacks, and water here," Trotter said. "You can meet with people on any health-related needs you have from the disaster. You lost a prescription or any medical equipment and need to get that replaced."
The Stillwater Fire Department says the area will remain under a red flag warning through Tuesday.
They are asking residents to prepare, be aware of their surroundings, and call 911 for any emergencies or if a fire is approaching an unburned structure.
