Altus Air Force Base News

 

  • Putting out fires and promoting community

    Wild fires have run rampant through southwest Oklahoma for almost a week and current weather conditions in Altus make the area a hot-spot for more fires. High temperatures, low humidity, dry fuels and gusty winds have local firefighters preparing for historic fire danger levels.

  • Structural Collapse

     Imagine a building collapsing. The walls and the ceiling, once sturdy and strong are now rubble on the ground. Its cold, its dark, its heavy. The air is thin inside and dust is more visible than the old walls of the building. That’s when it happens. A light surges through the darkened haze and