Two big fires in fourteen years

Tree Service in Harrah, OK

Clearing, pruning and removals for homes between Oklahoma City and Shawnee.

Every estimate done in person around Edmond and the north Oklahoma City metro
The quote spells out each tree and task
Cleanup included and described in writing

Harrah Trees and the Fire Season

Tree Service in Harrah has to take fire seriously. On March 11, 2011, a wind-driven fire near Harrah burned about 1,500 acres, damaged dozens of homes, and forced the evacuation of two schools and a nursing home, with gusts over 40 mph. On March 14 and 15, 2025, a small grass fire near Britton Road and Moccasin Lane quickly turned destructive and burned several homes. Harrah sits about 25 miles east of downtown Oklahoma City, between the city and Shawnee, in the Cross Timbers. That means native oak woods, a lot of eastern redcedar, and grassland in between.

Why cedar is the main issue

Eastern redcedar spreads fast on any ground that is not mowed, grazed or burned. It holds its low branches all the way to the ground, its foliage is full of oils, and it can carry a grass fire straight into the crowns of the trees around it and up to the eaves of a house. Removing cedars close to homes and outbuildings is the most common job we do in Harrah, and the one with the most direct payoff.

A practical clearing plan

Near the house

Remove cedars and dead brush first, along with any tree limbs over the roof or touching the walls. Clean dead leaves and needles out of gutters and from under decks.

Out to the edge of the yard

Thin dense cedar, raise the lower limbs of oaks to about head height or more, and cut out dead and dying trees.

Along drives and fence lines

Open drives to full width and height so emergency vehicles can get in, and clear fence lines where fire would run along brush.

This can be done in one go or in phases over a couple of seasons. We quote each phase separately so you can decide.

A town with deep roots

The first settler in the area, a Potawatomi man named Louis Navarre, came in the 1870s. Frank Harrah bought 40 acres from Navarre's allotment in April 1898, and the town first called Sweeney, after a ferry operator, was renamed Harrah that December. It incorporated in 1908. Today it is growing fast: 6,245 residents in the 2020 census, up 22.6% from 2010, and an estimated 7,212 in 2025. Census figures show 75.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Other common work

Removing dead oaks near homes, drives and fences
Pruning shade trees over roofs
Taking down storm-broken trees after wind and ice
Clearing tree limbs from the service line to the house
Stump grinding in yards and pastures

Call (405) 679-3042 or send the form with your road and a rough description of the property. We will walk it with you and put the estimate in writing. Get a free estimate

Harrah Background

March 2011 fire. A fire near Harrah on March 11, 2011 burned about 1,500 acres, damaged dozens of homes and forced the evacuation of two schools and a nursing home, with wind gusts over 40 mph.
March 2025 fire. On March 14-15, 2025, a small grass fire near Britton Road and Moccasin Lane quickly turned destructive and burned several homes near Harrah.
Founding. Frank Harrah bought 40 acres from Louis Navarre's allotment in April 1898. The town, first called Sweeney after ferry operator E.W. Sweeney, was renamed Harrah on December 22, 1898, and incorporated in 1908.
Growth. Harrah had 6,245 residents in 2020, up 22.6% from 2010, and an estimated 7,212 in 2025, on about 12.4 square miles; 75.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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Harrah Questions

Which trees should go first if I am worried about fire?

Cedars and dead trees closest to the house, followed by limbs hanging over the roof. After that, thin cedar farther out and raise the lower limbs of the oaks you are keeping.

Will cut cedar grow back?

No. Eastern redcedar does not resprout from a stump cut below the lowest green branch. That makes it one of the easiest trees to clear for good.

Can I burn the brush pile myself?

Only when it is legal and safe. Check for county burn bans and local rules first, and never burn on dry, windy days. If you would rather not burn at all, we can chip the brush or haul it away.

Do you cover the area between Harrah and Choctaw?

Yes. We work throughout eastern Oklahoma County, including Harrah, Choctaw, Jones, Luther and the rural roads between them.

Are my oaks likely to survive a grass fire?

Post and blackjack oaks have thick bark and often survive a quick ground fire, especially if their lower limbs were raised and there was no cedar under them. A tree with bark burned all the way around the base, or one that has started to lean, should be checked before it is left standing near a house or drive.

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