The National Weather Service issued an evacuation order for residents in East Norman due to wildfires.

Norman residents can sign up for emergency alerts via text, email or call. Please call 911 for emergencies only. Don’t return to an evacuated area until an all-clear is issued.

Evacuation shelter locations

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• Little Axe Community Center, at 1000 168th Ave. NE.

• CrossPointe Church, at 2601 24th Ave. SE.

According to the Weather Channel, residents should avoid areas along and east of 108th Avenue to 132nd Street and north of Post Oak Road to Highway 9.

Friday weather forecast

A high wind warning was issued for portions of Oklahoma and northern Texas until 10 p.m.

A blowing dust advisory is also in effect until 9 p.m.

Live updates

5:44 p.m.

Norman Police Department announced two new areas under evacuation due to large and quick moving fires.

• 120th Avenue Southeast to Lake Thunderbird between Rock Creek Road and Franklin Road.

• Etowah Road to State Highway 9 between 84th Avenue and 144th Avenue Southeast.

ALERT (5:41PM): Residents in the following areas are asked to EVACUATE immediately to the west due to large and quick moving fires in the area.⚠️ 120th Ave SE to Lake Thunderbird between Rock Creek & Franklin Rd⚠️ Etowah to SH-9 between 84th Ave SE & 144th Ave SE

EVACUATION… pic.twitter.com/vqeq5a5r8X

— Norman Police (@normanokpd) March 14, 2025

5:40 p.m.

OG&E reported 54 outages across the Norman area, with 2,047 customers affected or without electricity.

5:36 p.m.

WATCH: Fire at 120th Avenue and Tecumseh Road with extreme fire danger in Norman:

5:35 p.m.

Fire near 120th Northeast Avenue and Tecumseh Road in Norman around 5:35 p.m. on March 14. 

5:23 p.m.

OG&E reported 31 outages across the Norman area, with 3,719 customers affected or without electricity.

5:15 p.m.

Fire near 120th Northeast Avenue and Tecumseh Road in Norman around 5:15 p.m. on March 14. 

5:05 p.m.

NPD announced 120th Avenue Southeast and Etowah Road is under evacuation due to a large fire in the area.

ALERT (5PM): Evacuations are occurring in the area of 120th Ave SE & Etowah (2 miles north; 2 miles east) due a large fire in the area. Residents are asked to evacuate immediately. MORE INFO: https://t.co/0JoD1TXJJF pic.twitter.com/pBzZJQj5YM

— Norman Police (@normanokpd) March 14, 2025

4:56 p.m.

OG&E reported 41 outages across the Norman area, with 4,297 customers affected or without electricity.

4:44 p.m.

ALERT (4:32PM): All evacuation orders remain in effect. Residents are asked to remain out of the area and off the roadways to allow emergency crews to respond until an all clear is issued.

ACTIVE EVACUATION INFO: https://t.co/0JoD1TXJJF pic.twitter.com/3fGF5t3F15

— Norman Police (@normanokpd) March 14, 2025

4:32 p.m.

OG&E reported 39 outages across the Norman area, with 2,498 customers affected or without electricity.

4:21 p.m.

Norman residents living on Spencer Circle congregated at the end of their street watching fires engulf the area. According to one homeowner, firefighters knocked on their doors to notify them of the evacuation but left the area soon after.

One man watched as his house went up in flames, quickly spreading to every room of his home. Trees, grass and plants surrounding the home caught the flames. 

“My to-do list around the house just got a whole lot shorter,” the man said.

Despite the devastation, residents talk and laugh amongst themselves, saying they were thankful to have had time to grab pets and loved ones.

Some home owners searched for lost pets, others walked toward the devastation to see if they could assist. Many residents don’t know whether their homes are on fire or not. One home owner said he has lived in Norman since 1992 and worries his beloved home will burn down.

A man watches a fire at Spencer Circle and 108th Avenue Northeast on March 14.

4:20 p.m.

OG&E reported 56 outages across the Norman area, with 5,643 customers affected or without electricity.

3:56 p.m.

There are about 20 Norman residents being sheltered at CrossPointe Church due to the fires.

According to a CrossPointe Church disaster relief member, Red Cross is offering water and snacks for people seeking shelter. Crest Foods will donate food to residents at the shelter.

3:44 p.m.

The city of Norman reported 108th Avenue Northeast and Spencer Circle is under evacuation.

3:39 p.m.

Norman resident Jacob Childress talks about being evacuated.

Jacob Childress, a resident seeking shelter at Little Axe Recreation Center.

Evan Rebhorn/OU Daily

3:33 p.m.

OG&E reported there are currently 31 outages in Norman, with 4,012 customers affected or without electricity.

3:22 p.m.

OG&E reported 61 outages in Norman, with 4,296 customers affected or without electricity.

3:19 p.m.

According to fire updates from the city of Norman, East Rock Creek Road at 120th Avenue Northeast is closed and under evacuation.

3:13 p.m.

According to fire updates by the city of Norman, 120th Avenue Southeast and Tucker Trail is currently under evacuation.

The website also added CrossPointe Church, at 2601 24th Ave. SE, as an evacuation shelter.

Other major fires reported and under evacuation in the Norman area include:

• 108th Avenue Southeast and Post Oak Road.

• 108th Avenue Northeast and Tecumseh Road.

• 192nd Avenue Northeast and East Robinson Road.

Wind outside Little Axe Community Center

Winds outside Little Axe Community Center.

3 p.m.

NPD announced evacuations are taking place at 192nd Avenue Northeast and Robinson Street due to fires in the area.

ALERT (3PM): Evacuations are occurring in the area of 192nd NE & Robinson (3 mile north; 3 mile east) due fires in the area. Residents are asked to evacuate immediately. MORE INFO: https://t.co/0JoD1TYhzd pic.twitter.com/9AGUI3Dg8i

— Norman Police (@normanokpd) March 14, 2025

2:57 p.m.

WX ALERT (2:50PM): The fire threat will continue over the next several hours.

Sign up for emergency alerts via AlertNorman at https://t.co/6UrX1RBUcc. #okwx https://t.co/jf2nNbEKqP

— Norman Police (@normanokpd) March 14, 2025

2:44 p.m.

OG&E reports 35 outages in Norman, with 4,209 customers affected or without electricity. The first outage was reported at 10:38 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

WATCH: Fire at 108th Northeast Avenue and Post Oak Road in Norman around 2:30 p.m. on March 14. 

2:29 p.m.

NPD announced additional evacuations at Tecumseh Road.

ALERT (2:24PM): Evacuations are occurring in the area of 108th and Tecumseh (3 mile north; 3 mile east) due fires in the area. Residents are asked to evacuate immediately to the south. MORE INFO: https://t.co/0JoD1TYhzd pic.twitter.com/nA0K8MQczA

— Norman Police (@normanokpd) March 14, 2025

2 p.m.

Fire at 108th Northeast Avenue and Indian Hills Road in Norman around 2 p.m. on March 14. 

WATCH: High winds and dry conditions are creating a risk for extreme fire danger this afternoon in Norman as a dust storm moves into Oklahoma:

1:20 p.m.

Fire at University Boulevard and Nebraska Street in Norman around 1:20 p.m. on March 14.