The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma said at least five people were injured Wednesday after a fire broke out on the tribe’s Capitol grounds in Tvshka Homma.
“This evening at approximately 6 p.m. a fire broke out at the Capitol Grounds while preparing for our annual Boom in the Valley,” Randy Sachs, a spokesman for the tribe said Wednesday evening.
Sachs said the incident caused at least five injuries.
“The cause of the accident is not yet known, but an investigation is underway,” Sachs said.
Investigators from the tribe’s fire department and Lighthorse are on scene conducting the investigation, according to Sachs.
Due to the incident, Sachs said the tribe is canceling Thursday’s Boom in the Valley event.
“Please join us in praying for those injured,” Sachs said.
The Latimer County Sheriff’s Office and the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office said their thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by the incident.
“Prayers for those Injured by the fire at the Choctaw Capitol grounds this evening in Tuskahoma,” PCSO said in an online statement. “Choctaw Nation, Emergency services and County provide excellent care for our community when we come together as a team! You never know when an emergency will arise or a tragedy will strike in our close knit community. Prayers and teamwork makes us successful.”