Dozens of Oklahoma homes destroyed by wildfires, governor declares disaster
Wildfires destroyed more than 50 homes in the Stillwater area Friday, according to an early assessment by the Stillwater Fire Department. Fire Chief Terry Essary said he believes they will learn of more when they are able to get into areas that were obstructed from view Friday night.
Fires ravage Oklahoma leading to disaster declaration in 12 counties, hundreds of homes lost
Oklahomans were left picking up the pieces across 170,000 acres of scorched earth. Gov. Kevin Stitt said one person was killed in a car crash after driving into smoke while disaster officials said an estimated 293 structures were destroyed.
Among the cities and towns heavily impacted by Friday’s wildfires was Stillwater, where multiple evacuations were ordered after fires sparked Friday afternoon.
The Oklahoma State softball and baseball teams had to cancel Friday and Saturday games because of wildfires in the area ...
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce has declared a state of emergency for the city, and Payne County commissioners have issued a ...
Stillwater officials on Saturday are asking residents in need of assistance to reach out to them following Friday’s ...
A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms ...
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.
Former Oklahoma State University quarterback Mason Rudolph expressed his condolences on Saturday for those affected by ...
Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.
The devastating impact of Friday's wildfires in Stillwater is becoming clear as residents return to assess the damage.
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