Wildfires Fueled by Dry Conditions Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma
A strong storm driving gusty winds and dry air across a parched landscape was fueling dangerous fire conditions across a wide swath of the country on Friday, from eastern New Mexico and Colorado to Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and even parts of the Midwest. Forecasters warned that more fire outbreaks appeared likely going into the weekend.
Evacuation orders have been issued for a town in western Oklahoma, and thousands of people are without power as a strong windstorm moves through the state.
Dry conditions and high wind could fuel wildfires starting Friday. Here's what Oklahomans should expect this week.
Cleaning your home’s exterior and creating defensible space around your house helps prevent the spread of wildfires.
As wildfires rage throughout the state, KOCO 5 Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong was at the scene where several hay bales and a tree caught fire in Logan County.
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