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.
Cleaning your home’s exterior and creating defensible space around your house helps prevent the spread of wildfires.
Dry conditions and high wind could fuel wildfires starting Friday. Here's what Oklahomans should expect this week.
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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Oklahoma City firefighters responded to nearly 400 calls during extreme weather dayOklahoma City Fire Department officials said their crews worked hard to protect lives and property as wildfires broke out ...
Friday's weather will include damaging wind, blowing dust that reduces visibility and a critical risk of fast-moving fires.
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong was at the scene of a wildfire that burned the back of a Logan County home.
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A huge storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the ...
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