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.
Evacuations ordered in parts Oklahoma County due to wildfire threat
Emergency officials have issued new evacuation orders as wildfires continue to spread in Oklahoma County. According to Oklahoma County EMS, residents in the area between Hiwassee Road and Choctaw Road, from Coffee Creek to Waterloo Road, should evacuate immediately due to the approaching fire threat.
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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