Sand Springs Firefighters Battle Strong Winds, House Fire

Sand Springs firefighters battled strong winds as well as flames in an overnight house fire that took nearly three hours to contain. Crews were called to the 3200 block of South 113th West Avenue at about 3:15 a.m., according to Deputy Fire Chief Justin Hall.

When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was visible from the two story brick home. Flames were shooting from the lower level of the north side. They quickly spread to the upper story and attic, Hall said.

"They made an aggressive interior attack but were unable to keep it contained with the wind," he said.

The wind buffeted the fire, sending flames shooting sideways from the house.

"It was definitely challenging," the deputy chief said. Sixteen personnel in all were called to the structure fire with extra help provided by Berryhill.

"We were unsure if the occupants of the house were home," Hall said. There were no cars in the driveway, and a neighbor was able to confirm the family was not present.

One firefighter suffered a knee injury, according to the deputy chief.

The cause of the house fire is under investigation.