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Wildfire Response Gone Wrong: How a Fire Truck Rollover in Beaver County Left Four Firefighters Injured The Incident: What Happened in Beaver County, Oklahoma? On February 18, 2026, a State of Emergency was declared in Beaver, Texas, and Woodward Counties as wildfires raged across the Oklahoma Panhandle. Firefighters from Rosston Fire Department were among the first responders dispatched to contain the flames. But in the chaos of the emergency, disaster struck—not from the fire itself, but from a fire truck rollover that left four firefighters injured, including one with life-threatening injuries. The Timeline of Events February 18, 2026, late afternoon: Wildfires spread rapidly across the Oklahoma Panhandle, prompting Governor Kevin Stitt to declare a State of Emergency in Beaver, Texas, and Woodward Counties. Evening hours: Fire crews, including Rosston Fire Department, respond to contain the blaze. A fire truck from Rosston Fire overturns, injuring three firefighters who were thrown from the vehicle. Chuch Campbell, an elder at Trinity Faith Fellowship in Laverne, Oklahoma, was among the injured. Jake Edwards and Randy Masters, also members of the church, were the other two firefighters ejected from the truck. A fourth firefighter, whose identity was not released, was also injured and taken to a local hospital. February 19, 2026, 7:00 AM: All highway closures reopened, but crews continued battling the wildfires. Ongoing threat: The Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) reported that poor overnight moisture recovery had created a “near-continuous burning period” expected to last into Thursday, February 20. The Aftermath: Injuries and Immediate Response…