Summary
Wildfires swept across Oklahoma's plains, burning hundreds of thousands of acres and causing multiple injuries. Strong winds and dry conditions have made it difficult to control the fires, and the smoke has caused dangerous visibility issues in nearby states. Oklahoma's governor declared a state of emergency, and firefighting efforts continued as officials warned of ongoing fire risks.
Key Facts
- Wildfires have spread over hundreds of thousands of acres in Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas.
- At least four firefighters were injured, and communities were evacuated due to the fires.
- Dry grass and wind gusts over 60 mph are making the fires worse.
- In Oklahoma's Beaver County, the fires are only 15% contained and have covered more than 283,000 acres.
- The Stevens fire in Texas County is 50% contained, covering 12,000 acres.
- The 43 fire in Woodward County is 30% contained and has burned 1,680 acres.
- Smoke from the fires caused a dangerous multi-vehicle crash in Pueblo, Colorado, killing four people.
- A state of emergency was declared by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt due to the fire risk.
