Grady County firefighters assist with Wichita Mountain wildfire

Crews worked for hours to contain the blaze, which scorched nearly 300 acres

Grady County firefighters assisted in battling a wildfire that burned nearly 300 acres in the Wichita Mountains on Tuesday.

The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. near Mount Scott and quickly spread, fanned by high winds.

Grady County firefighters were among the first to respond and worked for hours to contain the blaze.

Firefighters faced challenging conditions, including high winds and rugged terrain.

The fire burned through a mix of grass, trees, and brush, making it difficult to control.

Firefighters used bulldozers to create fire lines and water drops to help contain the blaze.

Grady County firefighters were praised for their work in helping to contain the wildfire.

The fire was eventually contained at around 6:30 p.m., after burning nearly 300 acres.

No injuries were reported.