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Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations

Tuesday, August 4 by AP

Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said Sunday. The fires in and around Spokane, the state’s second largest city, burned about 8.2 square miles (about 21 square kilometers) over the weekend and were... Read More.

Firefighters warn Fourth of July fireworks embers can ignite grass fires after show ends

Friday, July 3 by KTUL

As families prepare to light fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters in Chelsea are warning that the biggest fire danger may come after the show is over, when leftover debris can continue smoldering in yards and fields. In Oklahoma, where dry grass, hot temperatures and wind are common this time of year, firefighters said a... Read More.

Wildfire Safety: What you can do to prevent the spread of fires

Thursday, March 26 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -The winter season often brings a flare-up of wildfires across Oklahoma with dormant plant life and vegetation. And when wildfires spark, conditions can change rapidly. Here are some things you can do to help prevent small sparks becoming big fires. First and foremost, avoid any sort of outdoor burning on high fire danger... Read More.

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Gov. Stitt Fires Secretary of Energy and Environment After Court Hearing Appearance

Thursday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt fired the Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken McQueen, saying he was disappointed that McQueen appeared in a court hearing on Tuesday. The hearing revolves around the case Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, which has been going on since 2005. McQueen joined the case in November and follows Attorney General Gentner... Read More.

ACFD/EMS Crews Called To Two Garage Fires And A Hay Baler Blaze This Week

Thursday, August 4 by Lyman James

The first week of August proves to be a busy one for Arkansas City Fire/EMS, a news release from the department said Thursday. In addition to responding to numerous medical calls and minor fire calls, the Ark City Fire/EMS has responded to three significant fire calls. Tuesday at 1 a.m. ACFD/EMS responded to 210 W. Spruce... Read More.

Crews assist with fires across Kay County Tuesday

Wednesday, March 2 by Lyman James

Officials report that three fires burned across Kay County Tuesday. Ponca City assisted Ranch Drive with a Blaze. Ranch Drive also worked a second blaze with McCord and Newkirk assisted Blackwell with a fire. Dry conditions are forecasted for the rest of the week. According to the Oklahoma Forestry Department, humidity is lower than 25%,... Read More.

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Threat of fires, strong winds and storms in the forecast for Wednesday

Wednesday, March 10 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Grant and Garfield counties, along with much of western Oklahoma, under a Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. this morning and going until 9 p.m. tonight. All of the counties included in the Red Flag Warning are Alfalfa, Grant, Major, Garfield, Blaine, Kiowa, Jackson, Harper, Woods, Ellis,... Read More.