Kansas, Oklahoma and wildfire
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Wildfire warnings remain in effect in the Plains as multiple fires have raced across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Here's the latest.
Western Kansas was scorched by wildfires spread out over several counties. While local and state fire agencies contain them, ranchers and small towns move to recovering.
Multiple wildfires ripped through Oklahoma the past few days, with the biggest wildfires breaking out on Tuesday in western Oklahoma.
For the third consecutive day, firefighting efforts continue in southwest Kansas and northwest Oklahoma.
Kansas is set for a dramatic weather shift this week, as areas recently under red flag warnings for fire danger now face the possibility of snowfall.
Millions remain under Fire Weather Warnings, including areas affected by the Ranger Road Megafire along the Oklahoma–Kansas border, as well as the Lavender and 8 Ball Fires in Texas. With wind gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity below 15%, these uncontained fires — and any new ignitions — could spread rapidly.
Dangerous fire weather conditions remain across the Plains after a powerful windstorm sparked a wildfire outbreak Tuesday, prompting evacuations in the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, and Kansas.
Oklahoma fire crews are currently battling several wildfires that have consumed more than 150,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas.