Norman Fire Department responded to a house fire in Norman Thursday morning amid a Cleveland County burn ban.
The home, between Alcott Middle School and Jackson Elementary, reportedly caught fire around 8 a.m.
OU Daily reached out to the Norman Fire Department and Norman’s chief communications officer but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
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On Wednesday, the city of Norman established a burn ban through March 3.
Under the ban:
• All fires, campfires, bonfires and burning of any kind of material is prohibited.
• Enforcement can be carried out by any law enforcement officer in the state, and violators could be subject to a fine or imprisonment.
• Outdoor cooking approved appliances may be used with caution.
Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency Tuesday after multiple wildfires broke out across the state. Most fire evacuations are happening in Northwest Oklahoma, but Norman and Cleveland County officials are urging residents to be cautious under the ban.
This post will be updated with more information.
This story was edited by Macey Thaxton.
