Sleepy driver strikes multiple trees in Bryan County, several hospitalized
ACHILLE, Okla. (KXII) - A driver struck multiple trees in Achille after falling asleep behind the wheel Saturday afternoon.
Residents return to Velma after crews work into the night to contain flames
After an Evacuation Order, residents of Velma have been given the clear to return to the town after a nearby fire threatened ...
Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency for 12 Oklahoma counties
As wildfires ravaged multiple parts of the state, Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency for 12 Oklahoma counties ...
Wildfires spark across Oklahoma, leaving devastation
Kevin Stitt, about 170,000 acres have burned across Oklahoma, and the Forestry Service is currently working to find the exact numbers. Stitt said he received a report Friday night that about 293 homes ...
Hurricane-force winds blast Texas, Oklahoma as fast-spreading wildfires prompt evacuations
A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms ...
Tornadoes Strike Missouri, Mississippi After Deadly Dust Storms, Wildfires Sweep Through Plains
A quickly-spreading wildfire, fueled by powerful winds, has forced the urgent evacuation of the entire town of Velma, in ...
Wildfire outbreak threatens Oklahoma towns as extreme fire conditions persist: Recap
The NWS has issued red flag and high wind warnings for portions of Oklahoma on Friday. Residents should stay aware and take ...
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Powerful winds drive wildfires across Oklahoma: Homes threatened, evacuation orders issued
By Friday afternoon, nearly 75,000 Oklahomans were without power, eight fire warnings had been issued, and several ...
Town of Velma being evacuated due to fire
VELMA, Okla. (KXII) - A fire has forced an evacuation in Stephens County. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office stated that ...
Oklahoma wildfire map, tracker, evacuation updates: Fires reported in Norman, Stillwater, Velma, Edmond, Chickasha
Multiple fast-moving wildfires have erupted across Oklahoma, prompting evacuations. Fires have been reported in Norman, ...
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Alert: Town of Velma ordered to evacuate as wildfire rages
Fire crews and Stephens County Emergency Management have ordered the Town of Velma to evacuate now due to a wildfire. This story is developing. The Banner will update as more information becomes ...