MEERS

Evacuation orders remain in effect near Meers along Highway 115

The Meers Fire is burning in grass and timber fuels north of Meers in Comanche County. Fire activity has moderated to smoldering and isolated torching, but nearby structures remain threatened. Multi-agency wildland crews continue suppression and line-securing operations.

Evacuations and Closures

• Evacuation orders remain in effect for residents along and west of State Highway 115, including Meers, Mount Sheridan Estates, Camp Y'Shua, and Mountain Village Park (issued September 8).
• Evacuee reporting point established at the Meers Volunteer Fire Department station on Northwest Meers-Porter Hill Road (announced September 8).
• State Highway 115 closed south of State Highway 19, with motorists urged to avoid the corridor between Wolf Road and the county line (issued September 8).
• Public access to Lake Lawtonka temporarily closed to support aerial water-scooping operations (issued September 9).

Impact

Dense smoke created severe visibility hazards along State Highway 115, and recreational access at Lake Lawtonka was suspended to accommodate air operations. No structural losses or injuries have been officially reported.

Conditions and Outlook

Southerly winds will strengthen over the weekend alongside hotter afternoons, lowering humidity, and negligible chances for rain. Crews anticipate continued smoldering and isolated interior torching as they patrol perimeters and protect threatened structures.

Cause and Context

The cause of the fire is undetermined. The blaze ignited during an active Comanche County burn ban prompted by severe drought and dry vegetation.

Official updates current through September 10, 2026.