Wellston house fire claims lives of pets, destroys family’s home
FAMILY, RIGHT? YEAH. SHANTEL YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING IN THIS HOME IS A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO THAT FAMILY. AND YOU CAN EVEN STILL SEE WHERE THE FIRE IS SMOLDERING BEHIND ME. THE OWNERS ARE DEVASTATED, ESPECIALLY AFTER HAVING TO BURY THEIR FOUR DOGS TODAY. YOU CAN SEE THEM IN THIS PICTURE. THEY WERE ALL KILLED BY THE FIRE, BUT THEY SAY THEY’RE GRATEFUL THAT NONE OF THE REST OF THEIR FAMILY WAS HURT. NOW THEY’RE HOPING TO HELP, TO GET HELP FROM THE COMMUNITY, AND THEIR PLAN IS TO REBUILD. THE WELLSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD US THEY WERE RESPONDING TO A NEARBY GRASS FIRE, AND EVACUATIONS DID HAPPEN ALONG THE SAME STRETCH OF ROAD THAT THIS HOME WAS ON. NOW SIX PEOPLE LIVED INSIDE, BUT ALL OF THEM WERE THANKFULLY AWAY FROM THE HOUSE WHEN THE FLAMES SPREAD. BUT AS SOON AS THEY GOT HERE AND GOT THE NEWS, THEY WERE DEVASTATED. WATCH THE BIG CLOUD OF SMOKE MY WHOLE WAY HOME. AND WHEN I GOT HERE IT WAS STILL ENGULFED. THE FIREFIGHTERS WERE STILL HERE TRYING TO CONTROL IT FROM GETTING SPREAD OUT ANY FURTHER THAN THE MEMORIES. WE, MY KIDS HAVE BEEN HERE THEIR WHOLE LIFE. THEY GREW UP IN THIS HOUSE. WE’VE BEEN HERE 17 YEARS. THAT’S PROBABLY THE HARDEST THING THAT. WE’LL MISS. THAT. AND THEY SAY THEY NEED SOME HELP WITH CLEANUP AND REBUILDING. SO IF YOU WANT TO GO DONATE TO THEIR GOFUNDME, YOU CAN GO TO KOCO.COM OR THE KOCO APP AND FIND IT UNDER THE AS
Wellston family devastated after house fire claims lives of pets, destroys home
A wildfire in Wellston claimed the lives of four dogs and destroyed a home, leaving a family asking for help in their darkest time.
Updated: 5:09 PM CST Mar 1, 2025
A wildfire in Wellston claimed the lives of four dogs and destroyed a home, leaving a family asking for help in their darkest time. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelSky 5 was on the scene as their home was engulfed on Friday.The family said everything inside their home is a total loss and fire could still be seen smoldering Saturday afternoon.The owners are devastated, especially after having to bury their four dogs on Saturday.The owners said despite losing their pets in the fire, they’re grateful that none of the rest of their family were injured.Now, they’re hoping for help from the community, and their plan is to rebuild.Wellston Fire Department officials told KOCO 5 that they responded to a nearby grass fire and ordered evacuations along the same stretch of road the home was on.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Six people lived inside the home, but all were away from the house as the flames spread.But, as soon as they got the news, they were devastated.“Watched the big cloud of smoke the whole way home, and when I got here, it was still engulfed. Firefighters were still here trying to control it from getting spread out any further,” said Isaac Lively. “The memories … my kids have been here their whole life; they grew up in this house. We’ve been here 17 years; that’s probably the hardest thing that we’ll miss.”They say they need some help with cleanup and rebuilding. Those wishing to donate can click here.Top Headlines2025 Oscars predictions: Who will take home a prize in all 23 categories at the 97th Academy AwardsMeet the third candidate to throw their hat in the ring to be Oklahoma’s next governorOklahoma State Department of Health hit with n0-confidence voteEdmond residents fed up with crime-riddled apartment complex, mayoral candidates weigh inIs DOGE ditching Oklahoma offices?
A wildfire in Wellston claimed the lives of four dogs and destroyed a home, leaving a family asking for help in their darkest time.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel
Sky 5 was on the scene as their home was engulfed on Friday.
The family said everything inside their home is a total loss and fire could still be seen smoldering Saturday afternoon.
The owners are devastated, especially after having to bury their four dogs on Saturday.
The owners said despite losing their pets in the fire, they’re grateful that none of the rest of their family were injured.
Now, they’re hoping for help from the community, and their plan is to rebuild.
Wellston Fire Department officials told KOCO 5 that they responded to a nearby grass fire and ordered evacuations along the same stretch of road the home was on.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Six people lived inside the home, but all were away from the house as the flames spread.
But, as soon as they got the news, they were devastated.
“Watched the big cloud of smoke the whole way home, and when I got here, it was still engulfed. Firefighters were still here trying to control it from getting spread out any further,” said Isaac Lively. “The memories … my kids have been here their whole life; they grew up in this house. We’ve been here 17 years; that’s probably the hardest thing that we’ll miss.”
They say they need some help with cleanup and rebuilding. Those wishing to donate can click here.
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